fish farms
In Gaza Strip, fish farms bring relief to seafood lovers
Life & Style
June 9, 2015
In Gaza Strip, fish farms bring relief to seafood lovers
The Gaza Strip, with a 40-kilometer (25-mile) Mediterranean coastline, was always known for its seafood until Israel restricted the fishing…
Muslims in EU await fatwa on fish feed containing pork
Egypt
February 28, 2013
Muslims in EU await fatwa on fish feed containing pork
Egyptians living in Belgium are awaiting a religious edict from Al-Azhar on whether it is prohibited for Muslims to eat…
Raising fish in the desert? Not such an aberration, according to experts
Environment
November 13, 2012
Raising fish in the desert? Not such an aberration, according to experts
In the arid sands of the desert around Wadi Natroun, 90 kilometers northwest of Cairo, gilthead sea breams swim…
Murky waters: Bad practices in fish farms cause major health concerns
Environment
October 22, 2012
Murky waters: Bad practices in fish farms cause major health concerns
Although experts often advise that people eat fish three times a week, in Egypt, you might think twice before taking…
Fishermen blame aquaculture for diminishing wild fry population
Environment
February 24, 2012
Fishermen blame aquaculture for diminishing wild fry population
Alexandria-born fisherman Ali Mohsen has seen his profits ebb and flow with the tide. The salty septuagenarian spent his youth…
Increasing demand for fish in Egypt puts environment at risk
Environment
June 29, 2011
Increasing demand for fish in Egypt puts environment at risk
The increasing demand for fish, coupled with a growing population, has tripled the number of fish farms over the last…
Read Sea governor urges regulations on local fishing industry
Business
December 9, 2010
Read Sea governor urges regulations on local fishing industry
Red Sea Governor Magdy Qoubeissy has urged local fishermen to pursue work in the tourism field, citing a severe declined…