Harvested Resource
Type of production system: Artisanal Fishery Area
Climatic zone: Tropical. Bottom type: Hard bottom; Soft bottom. Depth zone: Coastal (0 m - 50 m). Vertical distribution: Demersal/Benthic; Pelagic.
Geo References for: Gulf Omani waters
Gulf Omani waters
Exclusive Economic Zone Areas (EEZ) | OMN - Oman |
FAO Fishing Statistical Sub Areas | 51.2 - Gulf subarea |
More Geo References
The following area codes have been found as intersecting the location of
Oman Artisanal fisheries - Gulf Omani waters Vessel Type
Flag State
Oman
Management
Management unit: Yes
Jurisdictional framework
Management Body/Authority(ies): Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Mandate: Management.
Area under national jurisdiction: Oman
Maritime Area: Exclusive Economic Zone Areas (EEZ).
Management Regime
Fishing activities under this management unit framework:
More information on fisheries legislation at: FAOLEX legislative database Bibliography
Harry S. & Abdullah (2002), Fishing gear & methods using by artisanal fishery in Oman , Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries.
Thabit Z. (1995), Marine Species of the sultanate of Oman, Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries.
Fisheries Statistics Book 2011,Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries.