Which types of fish are caught in Ghana’s offshore waters?

Ghana’s offshore waters are rich in marine life, supporting a significant fishing industry. The various types of fish caught in these waters include:

• Cape hake1
• Grunt1
• Sea bream1
• Tilapia1
• Herring1
• Mackerel1
• Barracuda1
• Tuna1

While much of the catch is processed locally through sun-drying or smoking for domestic consumption, tuna is primarily directed toward overseas markets, with exports of fresh and canned tuna seeing growth in recent decades.1