It said that some countries had failed to report illegal catches and excluded small-scale and recreational fishing.

The river and its estuaries abound with marine wildlife and are used for recreational fishing and water sports.

This includes general shoreline use as well as recreational fishing and boating.

Recreational fishing and leisure boat pursuits have recently become very lucrative, and traditional fishing villages are often well positioned to take advantage of this.

Year-round education programs and week-long summer camps focused on ethical practices in recreational fishing, marine science, and resource conservation are conducted at the pier.