Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources has announced the end of the kingfish fishing ban in the Sultanate of Oman for this year. Starting Wednesday, October 16, fishing and trading of kingfish will be officially permitted once again.
In its statement, the Ministry expressed gratitude to the nation’s fishermen for their cooperation and adherence during the ban period, which was implemented to safeguard the sustainability of kingfish populations.
The Ministry urged all fishermen to continue practicing sustainable fishing methods. It emphasized that the minimum permissible length for catching kingfish remains at 65 cm to ensure long-term conservation of this vital resource.
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