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Dhofar authorities launch beach cleanup in Mirbat following shrimp die-off

The Directorate General of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in Dhofar Governorate has launched a field campaign to clean beaches in the Wilayat of Mirbat following a shrimp (krill) die-off phenomenon.

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

MUSCAT – The initiative was carried out by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in Mirbat, in cooperation with the directorate’s control department and Mirbat Municipality, under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.
The campaign aims to reduce potential environmental and public health impacts resulting from the phenomenon, while maintaining beach cleanliness and protecting the marine ecosystem along the Dhofar coast.

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