Fishing Activity
Type of production system: Artisanal Fishery Area
Climatic zone: Tropical. Bottom type: Soft bottom; Hard rocky bottom. Depth zone: Coastal Intertidal. Horizontal distribution: Littoral. Vertical distribution: Demersal/Benthic.
Geo References for: Gulf Iranian waters
Gulf Iranian waters
Exclusive Economic Zone Areas (EEZ) | IRN - Iran (Islamic Rep. of) |
FAO Fishing Statistical Sub Areas | 51.2 - Gulf subarea |
More Geo References
The following area codes have been found as intersecting the location of
Iran Barrier nets for demersal resources fishery - Gulf Iranian waters Target Species
Haemulidae
Brachiura
Associated Species (Bycatch)
Haemulidae
Vessel Type
Non-fishing vessels neiFlag State
Iran (Islamic Rep. of)
Catch Handling and Processing Equipment
fresh
Seasonality
June-March (Mainly 8 month of the year)
Environmental limitationsNo limitation (peak fishing season in Winter and Spring)
List of fishery Indicators
Fishery Indicators
Type | Measure | Value | Unit | Time period |
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Employment | Number of fishermen | 1288 [Estimated total crew] | Persons | 2010 |
Production | Landed Volume | 494 | tonnes | 2011 |
Bibliography
Abundance of demersal resources in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea. Journal of Marine Biological Associations(JMBA). Valinassab, T., Daryanabard, R., Dehghani, R. and Pierce J.G., 2006.
Biomass estimation and stock assessment of demersal resources in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea. Final report, Iranian Fisheries Research Organization. Valinassab T., 2012. 352p.
Catch and Fishery statististics. Iran Fishery Organization. Planning and Budjet Department, 2011. 60p.