With rich Atlantic marine life blessings across tuna, mackerel and lobsters, experts estimate almost 8000 tonnes sustainably harnessable annually from Cabo Verde seas signifying strong growth prospects for an underexploited industry thus far accounting for just about 2% of GDP directly but over 14% jobs providing essential livelihoods to islanders communities though processing and storage deficits affect prices and exports potential necessitating investments prioritization into integrated cold chain and logistics infrastructure connecting catch to markets, quality enhancement through selective certifications adoption and even boosting international competitiveness through traceability infusing.
Well positioned to advise regional fisheries balance economics and long-term ecology sustainability through responsible harvesting global best practices transfer, the seafood consulting practice at RFC brings proven advisory experience helping Lusophone partners maximize productivity equitably.