Namibia sits on the south-western edge of Africa, with a long Atlantic coastline and one of the region’s most tightly managed fishing industries. Much of that industry is concentrated in Walvis Bay  — a coastal town that functions as Namibia’s primary fishing and processing hub. From here, fish is landed, handled, and exported to markets far beyond the country’s borders. For national policymakers, fishing is about stock management, sustainability, and long-term access to glob