Fishing Activity
Type of production system: Artisanal Vessel Type
Dhows: Hook & line Dhow Fiberglass boat, Inboard engine, size12-18 m
Fishing vessels not specifiedFlag State

Bahrain
Catch Handling and Processing Equipment
Ice
Crew
5 to 7 fishermen / foreigners (2009)
Fishery Area
Climatic zone: Tropical. Bottom type: Soft bottom with gravel; Hard bottom. Depth zone: Coastal (0 m - 50 m). Vertical distribution: Pelagic.
Non-Coastal, depth 20-40 m with limestone, rocks bottom and on coral reefs
Geo References for: Bahraini gulf waters (20 - 40 m)

Bahraini gulf waters (20 - 40 m)
Exclusive Economic Zone Areas (EEZ) | BHR - Bahrain |
FAO Fishing Statistical Sub Areas | 51.2 - Gulf subarea |
More Geo References
The following area codes have been found as intersecting the location of
Bahrain Dhows hooks and lines Spanish mackerel and large pelagics fishery - Gulf Bahraini waters (20 - 40 m) Fisherfolks Community
Total Bahraini fishermen and their family (2009): 66
List of fishery Indicators
Fishery Indicators
Type | Measure | Value | Unit | Time period |
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Fleet size | Number of vessels | 6 | vessels | 2009 |
Employment | Number of fishermen | 36+6 [Crew of foreigners + Bahraini Owners] | | 2009 |
Production | Landed Volume | 30 | metric tonnes | 2009 |
Marketing value [1 BD = US $ 2.66] | 0.023 Million BD | | 2009 |
Bibliography
Annual Fishery Statistics Report No 95. Fishery Resources in kingdom of Bahrain 2009. Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources and Wild Life. General Directorate for the Protection of Marine Resources. Directorate of Marine Resources. Fisheries Assessment Section. Kingdom of Bahrain, A. Al Radhi, N. Alsaffar, N. Hermis, A. Abdulla, S. Ahmed, Photographer H. Bader. P 82.