The seafood hub is one of the emerging sectors. Measures to support the growth impetus include:
- Recourse to international experts for the award of EUR1 certification for exports of fish and fish products to the EU
- The setting up through the PPP of a Fishermen Investment Trust to initiate artisanal and bank fishermen to deep sea fishing.
- Rs15m have been earmarked for fishermen in the form of loans to participate in the Fishermen Investment Trust
- The Land Based Oceanic Industry has reached pre-implementation phase and a budget of Rs25m set aside for the sector
- The Mauritius Land-Based Oceanic Park will be granted a 30yr concession contract to pump, desalinate and distribute sea water
