May 4, 2021 at 4:13 pm | Published in: Middle East, News, Qatar
A fish farm [James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images] May 4, 2021 at 4:13 pm
Qatar plans to expand fish farming to meet the growing demand for fresh fish in its local market and maintain stocks in offshore Gulf waters in the face of devastating climate change.
According to a
Reuters report, fish farm production is expected to prevent the depletion of fish stocks in offshore waters, where access is regulated by Qatari authorities.
Although fish in the Gulf have generally adapted to higher water temperatures, the frequency and scope of coral reef bleaching in recent years suggests the region is at real risk of losing its bio-diverse ecosystem in the coming decades, said Research Assistant Professor at Qatar University Pedro Range.