The Omani Coastal Traditional Sardine Fishery 1994-2007: A review

Authors

Saud Al-Jufaili, Department of Marine Science and Fisheries College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University P.O. Box 34, Al-Khod 123,Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Omar S. Al-Jahwari, Oman Fisheries Company, P.O. Box 2900, Ruwi 112, Sultanate of Oman

Abstract

The Omani coastal fishery is categorized into small pelagics, large pelagics, demersals, shellfishes, and sharks and rays. During the period 1994-2007 the small pelagics contributed 39 and 21% to the total Omani fisheries landings and values respectively. During 1994-2007 sardines alone contributed 76 and 51% to the total small pelagics landings and values, respectively. Al-Batina and Muscat regions contributed the highest to the total landings; among other Omani regions, Musandam, Muscat, and Sharqiya and Al-Wusta regions. Total sardines prices ranges from 114 to 225 Omani Rials per ton depending on where the sardines are coming from. On the other hand, Al-Batina and Muscat regions contributed the most in the total sardine values. Few gonadosomatic index studies indicated two major spawning peaks: a major one occurred during March-April and a minor one in September-October.

Recommended Citation

Al-Jufaili, Saud and Al-Jahwari, Omar S. (2011) "The Omani Coastal Traditional Sardine Fishery 1994-2007: A review," Journal of Agricultural and Marine Sciences: Vol. 16: Iss. 1, Article 8.
DOI: 10.24200/jams.vol16iss0pp1-12
Available at: https://jams.squ.edu.om/home/vol16/iss1/8

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