Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- To mark World Fisheries Day 2025, Sri Lanka and countries bordering the Bay of Bengal came together to celebrate the contributions of small-scale fisheries to coastal livelihoods, food security, and sustainable development.

According to a communique by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, this year's celebrations are especially significant as they coincide with FAO's 80th anniversary. FAO has dedicated eight decades to support sustainable fisheries, food security, and coastal livelihoods worldwide. The event was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organization (BOBP-IGO), in collaboration with ...