Threatening Imminent Collapse of James Town Fishing Industry. Fishes are an important source of protein for millions of people worldwide. Since the early 1970s, 70 to 100 million metric tons of fish are caught each year for food. People consume about 70 percent of fish caught, and nearly 30 percent are used as animal feed that helps produce other forms of protein. Fish protein represents about 25 percent of the total animal protein consumed by the world’s population, second only to beef. (Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved). In addition to being a source of protein, fishing as a vocation, has been with the dwellers of towns and villages located closer to the sea since time immemorial. James Town in Accra is no an exception. Of recent times there have been challenges which, if not seriously looked at, would contribute to the collapse of the industry in James Town. The challenges are, but not limited to, high cost of inputs, lack of storage facilities, and depletion of fish stock as a result of the use of unorthodox methods which include pair-trolley. This threat has led to some fisher folks of James Town deserting the once lucrative venture, a source of livelihood and a long-standing tradition which pass from one generation to the other. James town fishing industry faces imminent collapse. Fishermen at the James Town fishing community lament over the imminent collapse of the fishing industry if support is n ot forthcoming. The rising cost of materials is driving away people from the old tradition and lucrative business of the indigenes of James Town. • • Poor day’s catch is as a result of pair-trolley. Ironically, the bigger vessels used in the pair-trolley belong to people with clout in society. Different species of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean and other sea foods being caught include the crab • Part of the distribution chain (the women) • Fishermen are deserting the vocation for other job. Hardly a normal fishing expedition makes up at least 20 crew needed on a vessel. Mending of fishing nets at the James Town fishing harbor. Fishermen at the James town fishing harbor are seeking for help to save the industry from collapsing in the near future. These fishermen say, they will wish that the government comes to their aid to help solve the numerous problems facing the industry to enable the be able to feed the nation as well as being able to earn a living.