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Oman bans abalone fishing for 2025 season to protect marine stocks

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has announced a ban on the fishing and harvesting of abalone during the 2025 season, as part of its efforts to protect and ensure the sustainability of abalone stocks in Omani waters.

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

MUSCAT : As per the Ministry’s statement, all activities related to abalone – including possession, processing, transport, sale, purchase, or export – are strictly prohibited during the ban period.

Exceptions apply only to quantities caught in previous seasons and officially registered with the Fisheries Department, provided that prior permits are obtained from the competent authority for their handling.

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