The Greater Cape reserve covers 703 square kilometres and includes a no-take zone where fishing is prohibited. Supporters say the reserve could help strengthen food security, support coastal livelihoods and improve the sustainability of Ghana’s fisheries.

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The protected area will also include regulated zones where fishing and other activities can continue under stricter controls. Conservation groups welcomed the move, while stressing that its long-term success will depend on effective enforcement. The area is considered an important spawning ground for fish stocks that have come under pressure from overfishing. Supporters say the reserve could help strengthen food security, support coastal livelihoods and improve the sustainability of Ghana’s fisheries.