**7. Some critical considerations for marine stock enhancement and restocking in Ghana**

#### **7.1. Existing fisheries management approach**

The lack of consideration of economic incentives affecting fishermen has resulted in the failure of many fisheries management systems worldwide. There is the need to recognize both the biological and economic realities of fisheries management.

#### **7.2. The socio-economic and institutional aspects of stock enhancement and restocking**

In other parts of the world, successful stock enhancement and sea ranching programmes are often run by cooperatives and the private sector [18, 19] therefore, involvement of NGOs and other private sector fishery business will go a long way to ensure the revival of the fish stock through sea ranching. This programme can raise awareness of the importance of fishery management among stakeholders, resulting in increased willingness to accept fishing effort controls [20].

#### **7.3. Aquaculture consideration**

A promising synergy between capture fisheries and aquaculture is the opportunity to apply hatchery technology to restore and augment some coastal fisheries through the release of cultured juveniles [20]. The aquaculture sector in Ghana is developing which currently contribute to 11% to total fish production [3]. The sector needs to consider mariculture activities, which will be beneficial to stock enhancement and restocking programme in the country.
