NEWS UPDATES Export of some fish species banned in Oman September 23, 2014 OMAN - Yellowfin tuna, King Fish and Longtail tuna (Sahwa) are among the many aquatic species that face an export ban in Oman. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Dr Fuad bin Jafar bin Mohammed Al Sajwani issued a decision on the regulation of fish exports to boost its availability in local market. Article 1 of the decision bans export of some varieties from September 16 to May 31, 2015. These include Yellowfin tuna, King Fish and Longtail tuna. Article 1 also issued a ban on export of varieties fish like Grouper, Sea bream and Mullet from December 15, 2014 to February 15, 2015. The decision also makes it mandatory for exporters to supply the same quantity they export to the local markets. The ministerial decision also states that owners of vehicles transporting and marketing fish and companies trading in fish will be required to obtain an approval certificate from the officer responsible for the local market. Source: Times of Oman
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 01:57:27 +0000
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