Unlicensed fishing net seized in Saham

North Al Batinah: The fisheries control team at the Directorate General of Agricultural and Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources in North Al Batinah Governorate has seized a Type II encircling fishing net being used without a licence in the Wilayat of Saham.

Authorities said the violation could adversely affect fish stocks and damage fishing equipment and coral reefs.

Legal procedures are being completed against the violator in accordance with the laws and regulations governing fishing activities in Oman.