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Apr 26 2025 - 09:49 - view count: 334 - viewer count: 333 study time : Less than one minute /XwAc--> Iran, Uzbekistan agree to strengthen fisheries cooperation 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, Sheri

Aug 11 202619:00

Persian Gulf, Oman Sea account for 53 percent of Iran’s fish catch

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Persian Gulf, Oman Sea account for 53 percent of Iran’s fish catch Persian Gulf, Oman Sea account for 53 percent of Iran’s fish catch Tehran – More than half of Iran's marine fish harvest, 53 percent, comes from the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, according to the director of the country's Fisheries Science Research Institute. Mohammad Sadeq Mortazavi reported that Iran's southern waters yielded over 815,000 tons of aquatic resources in the past Iranian year (ending March 2026). &ldq

Aug 10 202611:31

Iran targets end to fish fry imports as native aquaculture moves toward commercialization

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Iran targets end to fish fry imports as native aquaculture moves toward commercialization Iran targets end to fish fry imports as native aquaculture moves toward commercialization Tehran – Iran has signed a landmark agreement between the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and the Fisheries Sciences Research Institute to commercialize indigenous fish breeding technologies, aiming to eliminate reliance on imported fry and complete the domestic aquaculture value chain. The memorandu

Aug 8 202612:01

Iran sets sights on 200,000-ton offshore fish farming target

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Iran sets sights on 200,000-ton offshore fish farming target Iran sets sights on 200,000-ton offshore fish farming target Tehran - Iran's top fisheries official has called for a strategic reassessment of the country's marine aquaculture ambitions, warning that achieving a 200,000-ton cage-farming target in the Caspian Sea will depend on learning from past missteps and crafting a clear, actionable roadmap. The remarks were delivered at a high-level session on the "Strategic Transformation Plan

Aug 7 202620:31

600,000 fingerlings released to restore Caspian fish stocks

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600,000 fingerlings released to restore Caspian fish stocks 600,000 fingerlings released to restore Caspian fish stocks Gilan – Iran’s fisheries authorities have released 600,000 whitefish fingerlings into the Taleh Abad River in Bandar Anzali as part of efforts to restore Caspian Sea fish stocks and support sustainable fisheries. The Gilan Fisheries Department said the fingerlings were released under expert supervision, with 350,000 supplied by the Isargaran fishing cooperative an

Jul 27 202612:10

Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO

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Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO Tehran – Iran's mangrove forests are a vital natural asset underpinning the country's fisheries, food security, blue economy, and climate resilience, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Marking UNESCO's International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26, the IFO emphasized that mangrove forests provide critical breeding and nursery

Jul 27 202612:04

Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeast offers blueprint for sustainable agriculture

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Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeast offers blueprint for sustainable agriculture Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeast offers blueprint for sustainable agriculture Tehran – Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan could play a key role in advancing sustainable agriculture and protecting ecosystems when combined with modern science, according to a local agricultural official. Khaled Miri said traditional farming p

Jul 24 202612:07

Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech

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Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech Semnan – Iran’s north-central Semnan province is introducing advanced aquaculture technologies by replacing conventional raceway trout ponds with prefabricated circular and octagonal tanks, a move aimed at boosting productivity, conserving water, and improving the sustainability of fish farming. The plan, announced by the Fisheries and

Jul 19 202618:45

Iran’s Bushehr aims to produce 5m marine fingerlings

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Iran’s Bushehr aims to produce 5m marine fingerlings Iran’s Bushehr aims to produce 5m marine fingerlings Tehran – Iran's southern Bushehr province is preparing to significantly expand its marine aquaculture sector with the construction of a new marine fish hatchery and nursery center expected to produce 5 million fingerlings annually, provincial fisheries officials announced. Aqil Amini, Director General of Bushehr Fisheries, said the facility is being built alongside an existing shrimp

Jul 12 202609:19

Iran advances Caspian white fish domestication to strengthen sustainable aquaculture

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Iran advances Caspian white fish domestication to strengthen sustainable aquaculture Iran advances Caspian white fish domestication to strengthen sustainable aquaculture Tehran – Iranian researchers are making significant progress toward the domestication and commercial cultivation of Caspian white fish (or Caspian kutum), a move aimed at reducing reliance on wild catches from the Caspian Sea while supporting the long-term growth of the country's aquaculture sector. Mohammad Sayyad Boura

Jul 7 202608:06