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USDA Issues Export Certificate for Live Aquatic Animals to Morocco

The U.S. and Morocco recently completed a sanitary certificate to allow exports of live aquatic animals to Morocco, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service said Oct. 15. The certificate, completed Oct. 12, will offer “new opportunities” for exporters…

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of aquatic animals, “gametes and eggs of aquatic animals intended for farming, restocking and ornamental uses,” USDA said. Morocco is hoping to grow its aquaculture production sector and “considers it a strategic priority,” USDA said, adding that aquaculture production in the country will soon overtake wild-caught products. The report includes a copy of the new export certificate.