Fish Supply in the Arab States
Arab fisheries resources, capture and farmed, are considered very important sectors for development. If rationally and scientifically exploited, fisheries could play an important role in meeting increased demand for food and in spearheading the economies of several Arab states.
By Izzat H. Feidi
This two-part article reviews the development of fisheries in general and aquaculture in particular in the Arab World and discusses the challenges ahead for sustainable aquaculture.
In part one, the author reviewed aquaculture’s contribution to fish supply in the region. Demand for high quality products is increasing as consumers are more aware of the nutritional benefits of seafood. In the second part, he discusses the opportunities for aquaculture in the region as well as challenges in species selection and production methods.
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Fish Supply in the Arab States - PART 1 |
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