Iran ornamental fish exports outpace imports 

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Tehran – Iran's ornamental fish sector is showing promising growth, with exports in the Persian calendar year 1403 (roughly corresponding to 2024) reaching approximately $907,000, significantly exceeding imports of $643,000 for the same period, according to the Deputy Head of Aquaculture Development at Iran Fisheries Organization. Mehdi Shakouri noted that while these figures are encouraging, they still fall short of the nation's peak export of over $2.5 million recorded by the Islamic R

Jun 2 202506:47

Mauritanian delegation seeks aquaculture partnerships in Iran Gilan Province

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Gilan - A Mauritanian economic delegation has visited Gilan province to assess its expertise in warm-water aquaculture, signaling a potential partnership between the two nations. The visit occurred during the Iran-Africa Summit, with the Mauritanian representatives keen to learn from Gilan's advancements in the field. The Director-General of Gilan Fisheries said that the delegation's primary objective was to explore how Gilan's technical capabilities could support the development of warm-water f

May 6 202515:15

Bushehr exports over 21,000 tons of aquatic products to 18 countries

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Bushehr – The Bushehr Province Veterinary Department reported that 21,126 tons of seafood products passed health and quarantine inspections in the past year before being exported to 18 countries. According to the Director-General of Veterinary Medicine, the exported products from the southwestern province included 13,501 tons of farmed shrimp and 7,447 tons of marine fish, all processed under strict veterinary supervision. The shipments reached key global markets, including the Europe

May 4 202511:00

Iran seeks closer fisheries ties with African nations.

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Tehran – Iran is moving to deepen fisheries cooperation with strategic African partners, with Mauritania emerging as a key focus for expanded trade and technological exchange. In a recent meeting, Hamzeh Rostampour, Deputy Minister and Head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization, held talks with Mauritania’s Ambassador to Tehran Sayyid Muhammad Walid Muhammad al-Razi to explore new avenues for bilateral collaboration. Rostampour emphasized Iran’s commitment to a "distinct p

Apr 27 202506:32

Iran, Uzbekistan agree to strengthen fisheries cooperation

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Tehran - Senior officials from Iran and Uzbekistan held talks to discuss ways to expand partnership opportunities in the fisheries sector. The meeting was held in Tehran with Abbas Mokhtari, Director General of Iran’s Fisheries Quality and Market Development, Sherifov from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture, and Kadiev of Uzbekistan's Fisheries Union in attendance. During discussions, Mokhtari outlined Iran's existing seafood and fish feed exports to Uzbekistan while emphasizing rea

Apr 26 202509:49

Iran seeking to attract private investment in cage aquaculture sector

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Gilan – In a move to boost domestic aquaculture production, the Iranian Fisheries Organization (IFO) has announced new initiatives to attract private investment, particularly in cage fish farming operations. In talks with Gilan Province officials, IFO Chairman Hamzeh Rostamipour outlined plans to develop the region's fisheries sector through public-private partnerships. "Gilan's rich maritime heritage positions it as a national leader in aquaculture development," he said. "We're creating u

Apr 15 202509:26

Iranian fishermen catch over 20,000 tons of Kilka fish

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Tehran - Iranian fishermen caught over 20,000 tons of tiny Kilka fish (Caspian Sea sprat) from the Caspian Sea in the past Iranian calendar year of 1403 (ended on March 20), an official with Iran’s Fishery Organization said. “Last fishing season, a total of 20,992 tons of kilka were caught in the northern provinces of Gilan and Mazandaran, showing a 3 percent rise compared to the same period last year,” Reza Abbaspour Naderi said recently. “This year, 70 fishing vess

Apr 14 202507:10

Iran to equip all fishing ports with firefighting vessels

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Hormozgan – Iran's Fisheries Organization has announced plans to equip every fishing port nationwide with firefighting vessels as part of a major infrastructure modernization initiative. During an inspection tour of Hormozgan Province, the country's maritime activity hub, Ataollah Raisi, Deputy Director of Fishing and Ports, outlined the plan. "Hormozgan exemplifies excellence in sustainable fisheries," Raisi said, highlighting fishermen's dual role in "maintaining food security and protec

Apr 9 202511:06

8 percent rise in bony fish harvest from Caspian Sea

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Mazandaran - Fishermen in the three northern provinces bordering the Caspian Sea have harvested a total of 3,970 tons of bony fish since the beginning of the fishing season in early October, registering an 8% increase in weight compared to the same period last year, an official said. The head of Mazandaran Fisheries Department announced an 8% increase in the catch of bony fish in the Caspian Sea since October 6, 2024, reporting that 3,970 tons have been harvested so far. Qasem Karimzadeh said t

Apr 8 202509:43

IFO kicks off nationwide aquatic resource restoration program

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Tehran - The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has initiated its annual aquatic resource restoration program, aiming to replenish fish stocks across the country's waters. Naser Karami-Rad, Director General of the Office for the Reconstruction and Preservation of Aquatic Genetic Resources, announced this, saying that the restoration efforts began in late February/early March 2025 and are scheduled to continue through late July 2025. He explained that the Iran Fisheries Organization is conduct

Mar 25 202520:16