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

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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 strengthen bilateral collaboration in areas such as aquaculture, fish processing, and marine technology transfer. He praised Norway’s glob

Nov 7 202512:02

Bushehr harvests over 7,700 tons of farmed shrimp

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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 ponds stocked with juvenile shrimp. So far, harvesting has taken place across 1,832 hectares, producing

Nov 2 202509:30

West Azarbaijan produces 250 tons of rainbow trout, 10m eyed eggs: Official

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West Azarbaijan - A new SPF rainbow trout project in West Azarbaijan, in the northwest of Iran, has added 250 tons of fish to the national food basket and produced 10 million eyed eggs to boost aquaculture, according to the head of Iran’s National Artemia Research Center. Dr. Nekouifard highlighted the vital role of Artemia as a key larval feed for aquatic species, noting that global demand exceeds 5,000 tons, mostly sourced from natural saline lakes in China, Russia, and the US, while c

Nov 1 202511:37

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

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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 prefabricated ponds creates new job opportunities for people with limited investment capacity and promotes sustainable deve

Oct 25 202512:07

Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank

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Tehran - Iran has launched the world’s second largest Artemia cyst bank, following Ghent University in Belgium, according to the head of the National Artemia Research Center. The center has created both a live gene bank for Artemia urmiana and a cyst bank containing samples from 52 global populations, said Ali Nekouei-Fard. He added the initiative aims to protect the unique Artemia species of Lake Urmia, support genetic conservation, and promote advanced aquaculture technologies as par

Oct 24 202512:23

Chabahar

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Chabahar, Iran’s gateway to Central Asia Tehran - Located on the shores of the Gulf of Oman, is emerging as a key center for agriculture, aquaculture, and exports. Its strategic location, access to open waters, commercial ports, and fertile lands make it a vital link between Iran and Central Asia. Known as “Iran’s aquaculture paradise,” – a port city in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province - has over 40,000 hectares suited for shrimp farming. This year, more t

Oct 14 202514:09

Minister: Iran resolved to boost shrimp farming in Sistan-Baluchestan

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Chabahar – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced that expanding shrimp farming and related infrastructure in Sistan and Baluchestan Province is a key priority for the ministry as part of Iran’s broader strategy to strengthen the blue economy, promote regional development, and enhance national food security. Speaking on Thursday, during the inauguration of a seawater pumping and transmission project supplying the Roudik Shrimp Farming Complex in Dashtiari County, Gholamreza

Oct 11 202509:48

Sistan Baluchestan accounts for 23 percent of Iran total fisheries production

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Zahedan – The Southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan has been recognized as Iran’s aquaculture capital, accounting for 23% of the country’s total fisheries production, according to the Fisheries Organization of Iran. Shakouri, the organization’s Deputy for Aquaculture, made the announcement during a ceremony in Zahedan introducing new regional managers. He described the past year as a milestone for fishing and shrimp farming, particularly in Gwatar, and under

Sep 23 202514:10

Investment in Iran fisheries sector set to surpass $1.2b in 2025: Official

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Tehran - Investment in Iran’s fisheries sector is expected to exceed $1.2 billion this year, according to the deputy for Planning and Resource Management at the Iranian Fisheries Organization. Speaking to the Ministry of Agriculture’s official news website, Issa Golshahi highlighted the strategic role of fisheries in Iran’s maritime-based economy. He pointed to recent efforts to expand marine-oriented production, including sea fish and shrimp farming, as highly effective, s

Aug 31 202522:08

Iran unveils 42 fishing port projects nationwide

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Tehran – The head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization has announced the launch of 42 major fishing port projects nationwide, representing investments of more than 100 trillion rials (approximately 10,000 billion tomans). In an interview, Hamzeh Rostampour described Iran as a maritime nation with 5,800 kilometers of coastline along its northern and southern shores, including islands. “Iran ranks 40th among 182 countries in terms of maritime access, highlighting the strategic im

Aug 30 202509:06