Chabahar fishery emerging as key driver of Iran blue economy

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Chabahar fishery emerging as key driver of Iran blue economy Chabahar fishery emerging as key driver of Iran blue economy Chabahar - Chabahar port city in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province is rapidly strengthening its position as a major hub in Iran’s fisheries sector, fueled by rising production, expanding exports, and growing foreign investment, a report says. According to the report carried by official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, the city’s strategic locat

Nov 15 202510:36

Cage fish farming a new engine for Ilam economy

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Cage fish farming a new engine for Ilam economy Cage fish farming a new engine for Ilam economy Ilam - The Director-General of Ilam Province Fisheries said that the Seimareh Dam, with its stable water resources, suitable temperatures, and natural ecosystem, has the capacity to produce 4,000 tons of fish per year, a capacity that can play a significant role in the region’s economic development and job creation, positioning Ilam as one of the country’s fisheries hubs. Reza Soleimani

Nov 14 202512:00

Iran moves to privatize fishing ports

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Iran moves to privatize fishing ports Iran moves to privatize fishing ports Tehran - The Iranian government has advanced its plan to privatize fishing port management, aiming to streamline operations, reduce state involvement, and empower local communities in managing marine resources. According to Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO), the supervision program - launched in July 2025 - is nearing completion for the current year. The next phase will include oversight of seven remaining ports in M

Nov 8 202509:18

Iran, Norway can open new chapter in fisheries cooperation: IFO head

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Iran, Norway can open new chapter in fisheries cooperation: IFO head Iran, Norway can open new chapter in fisheries cooperation: IFO head Tehran - Iran and Norway are set to deepen their cooperation in the fisheries sector, focusing on technical exchange, joint investment, and expanded private-sector partnerships, according to the head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization. In a meeting with Alireza Jahangiri, Iran’s new ambassador to Norway, Hamzeh Rostampour discussed ways to strength

Nov 7 202512:02

Bushehr harvests over 7,700 tons of farmed shrimp

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Bushehr harvests over 7,700 tons of farmed shrimp Bushehr harvests over 7,700 tons of farmed shrimp Bushehr - More than 7,700 tons of farmed shrimp have been harvested so far from aquaculture ponds in Iran’s Bushehr Province, according to the province’s Director General of Fisheries. Aghil Amini said that harvesting will continue along the province’s coastal farms until December. He reported that shrimp farming this year spans 4,987 hectares of coastal land, with 4,571 pond

Nov 2 202509:30

Iranian aquaculture institute drives innovation with UNDP support

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Iranian aquaculture institute drives innovation with UNDP support Iranian aquaculture institute drives innovation with UNDP support Tehran - With support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Iran’s Inland Aquaculture Research Institute has become a hub of innovation in the country’s fisheries sector. According to the institute’s head, the center has achieved major milestones such as the first artificial breeding of the native Zardepar fish, the development of

Nov 1 202511:49

Iran exporting record amount of hairtail fish to China, official says

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Iran exporting record amount of hairtail fish to China, official says Iran exporting record amount of hairtail fish to China, official says Hormozgan - Iran has managed to export $222 million worth of hairtail fish caught from the country’s southern waters to China, according to the Director General of Hormozgan Fishery Department. Masoud Barani said that the hairtail fish species is not used for domestic consumption and is exported exclusively for industrial and food processing purposes

Oct 27 202511:29

Iran, DR Congo discuss expansion of scientific, agricultural cooperation

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Iran, DR Congo discuss expansion of scientific, agricultural cooperation Iran, DR Congo discuss expansion of scientific, agricultural cooperation Tehran – Representatives from Iran’s Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, the International Affairs and Specialized Organizations Office of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Iran Fisheries Organization, and the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock of the Democratic Republic of the Congo explored avenues for enhanced scientific and agric

Oct 26 202513:06

Iran’s marine fish output to reach 8,000 tons by year-end

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Iran’s marine fish output to reach 8,000 tons by year-end Iran’s marine fish output to reach 8,000 tons by year-end Bushehr – Iran’s marine fish production from cage farming and prefabricated ponds is expected to reach 8,000 tons by the end of this year, according to the Director General of the Office of Shrimp and Marine Aquatic Affairs at the Iranian Fisheries Organization. Speaking at a training workshop in Bushehr, Mehrdad Mohammadi-Doost, said expanding fish farming in prefabr

Oct 25 202512:07

Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases

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Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases Ahvaz – The head of the South Inland Aquatic Research Institute in Ahvaz announced that the institute’s researchers have successfully carried out out-of-season breeding of common carp and developed a seed vaccine to combat bacterial diseases in fish. These achievements will help move Iran’s aquaculture industry toward greater self-sufficien

Oct 25 202511:54