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New rules aimed at regulating traditional fishing tools and curb random practices were issued yesterday.
The Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) announced the implementation of Edict 6 of 2025 concerning regulations on fishing using nets, cages (gargoor), fish traps and handlines (khayya), as part of the nation’s ongoing efforts to protect the marine environment and ensure the sustainability of fishery resources.
The edict introduces a complete ban on the use of handlines to safeguard biodiversity and marine resources.
The SCE called on fishermen and relevant entities to fully comply with the edict’s provisions, noting that awareness and inspection campaigns will continue to ensure effective implementation and achieve the intended environmental goals.
- A fishing ban on spangled Emperor (Shaari), rabbitfish (Safi) and seabream (Andag) is set to end tomorrow and fishermen return to the sea on Sunday.
The yearly ban, from April 1 to May 31, was introduced last year by the SCE.
The measure forms part of the kingdom’s efforts to conserve marine resources, restore ecological balance, rehabilitate marine ecosystems, and increase both the quantity and diversity of fish available in local markets.
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