Recently, nearly 10,000 milkfish fries were successfully released into the Tarawa lagoon as part of an effort to restock and enhance the lagoon’s milkfish population. This release was carried out by the Secretary, Directors, Senior Officials, and Mr. Henry, a representative of the Zhejiang Ocean Family. The milkfish fries were spawned at the Fisheries hatchery and had been carefully farmed in the open lagoon for several months prior to their release.

This initiative is a strategic measure to bolster the population of milkfish in the lagoon, thereby supporting the growth of domestic fisheries and improving the livelihoods of the people of Tarawa. By enhancing the availability of milkfish, a key resource for local communities, the Government of Kiribati is taking proactive steps toward sustainable fisheries management and food security.

The Government of Kiribati extends its sincere gratitude to Mr. Shen, President of Zhejiang Ocean Family, China, and his team for their significant investment in this fish farming project. This initiative has been made possible through the Joint Venture Kiritimati Island Fisheries Limited (KILF), highlighting a successful collaboration between Kiribati and its international partners. Such partnerships are essential in fostering sustainable development and ensuring the resilience of local fisheries for the future.