Fish supplies in Bahrain’s central markets reached more than 6,800 tonnes last year despite stricter controls on fishing methods.
Figures provided by the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) show that 8,315.8 tonnes of fish were delivered to the Central Market in 2024, with monthly volumes peaking in November at 988.6 tonnes.
Last year, supplies totalled 6,849.6 tonnes, with the highest monthly figure recorded in November at 1,055.1 tonnes.
The data was released as part of a detailed ministerial response to a parliamentary question by MP Mohammed Al Rifai on the regulation of the marine fishing sector.
Authorities insist that tighter regulations are necessary to protect dwindling marine resources while maintaining market stability.
Oil and Environment Minister and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs Dr Mohammed Bin Daina stressed that regulatory measures were not arbitrary, but grounded in scientific, technical and economic studies aimed at safeguarding Bahrain’s marine future.
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