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Establishment And Construction Of Marine Fish Cage Farming In Unguja And Pemba

Total Investment: USD 5.5 Million (combined)

The project aims to establish a large-scale marine fish cage farming system across Unguja and Pemba, deploying 320 offshore cages supported by modern aquaculture technology. It leverages Zanzibar’s favorable ocean conditions to develop a sustainable, high-yield mariculture industry aligned with national blue economy priorities.

Key Components

• Development of 320 offshore fish production cages
• Installation of automated feeding and monitoring systems
• Supporting logistics, operations, and aquaculture infrastructure
• Implementation aligned with marine spatial planning and ESIA standards
• Joint Venture structure between government and private investors

Investor Value

• Entry into a high-growth aquaculture market with strong domestic and export demand
• Public–Private Joint Venture model with government backing
• Scalable production with modern, technology-driven systems
• Opportunity to capitalize on Zanzibar’s strategic blue economy agenda
• Mitigated risks through turnkey contractors and experienced operators

Impact

• Increased supply of high-quality marine fish
• Enhanced food security and nutrition
• Creation of jobs across production, processing, and logistics
• Growth of aquaculture-related industries and SMEs
• Reduced pressure on wild fisheries and improved marine sustainability

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