A Statistic Survey of Marine and Freshwater Fish Catch in Basrah, Iraq 1990 – 2011

Abstract

This study is an attempt to study the fishery resources and fisheries in Basra province in Iraq, during 1990 to 2011. The declared catches by fishermen and fish market were used in this study. The total commercial catch peaked in 2009 at 4.390.775 and 152.445 ton for Marine and Freshwater fishes respectively. Species composition of catches was studied during the above period. About twenty nine marine and thirteen freshwater fish species were recorded. The total catch of the marine fishes was dominated by Tenualosa illisha. It accounted for about 45 % of the total catch during whole period. The freshwater fishes was mainly represented by (Silurus triostegus) which accounted for 32% of the total during whole period. Gill net’s fishing method was employed mainly for catching pelagic fish, trawling is single largest technology being practiced in the region for harvesting the demersal fishes. Overfishing was perceived as a serious problem and needs to, be taken into account in considering risks to the stock of the fishes. The weather patterns, market prices and environmental conditions (natural or human-made) have a significant effect on fish stock. Moreover, increases in water salinity and pollution level has also a significant impact on fish stock and therefore, the enforcement of the new standards for Environment Pollution Control in the province is required.

The status of Inland Fishery in Dhi Qar Province during the period from 2017 to 2020

“…The small-scale fisheries in Dhi Qar Province are described by comparatively low capitalization levels, furthermore, they are carried out by a single or a small group of fishers working in smallscale vessels and hand-gathering techniques on shallow waters (Nasir and Sultan, 2018). The gathering and analysis of commercial fish landings data offer scientists and authorities with significant information required to create important decisions (Nasir and Khalid, 2013).…”

“…The commercial fish catches increased from 7210 tons in 2019 to a peak of 8502 tons in 2020. Changes in commercial catches might result from difference in the position and abundance of fish, environmental conditions, and economic factors influencing the fishing production such as labour, fuel, equipment costs and domestic and international market demands (Nasir and Khalid, 2013).…”

“…The gathering and analysis of commercial catches offer scientists and managers important information about the status of fish stocks (Nasir and Khalid, 2013). However, changes in the quantity and location of fish, environmental situation, labour, gear costs, fuel, additional expenses and market requests influence the differences in the commercial catches between years and between regions (Nasir and Khalid, 2017). The present work was therefore undertaken to highlight on the availability of species in fish landing centers and markets throughout the period between 2017 to 2020.…”

Evaluation of the inland fisheries in Basrah Province during 2020-2021, Iraq

“…Ref. [11,12] defined the annual species landings in the Basrah inland fisheries during 2005-2016. Later, Ref.…”

Evaluation of the inland fisheries in Basrah province in Iraq during 2020-2021

“…Nasir and Khalid (2013) and (2017) defined the annual species landings in the Basrah inland fisheries during 2005-2016. Later, Abood and Mohamed (2020) investigated the species composition, total catch, fishing effort and landing trends in the inland waters of Basrah province during 2017-2019.…”