The Lake Protection and Fishery Development Authority has continued fishing operations at various production sites under its management across the country, driven by its commitment to support the fish farming sector, which is considered one of the most important sectors playing a crucial role in achieving food security and providing employment opportunities for young people.

The Authority announced the continuation of fishing activities this year in several fish farms under its management nationwide throughout the week. At the Manzala Fish Farm in Dakahlia Governorate, fishing operations continued, producing 28 tons of tilapia, mullet, and catfish from two fish ponds covering an area of 7 feddans, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Nofal, Director General of the General Administration of Fish Farms, Eng. Eman Ezz El-Din from the General Administration of Fish Farms, and Mr. Alaa El-Din Fikry from the Security Department.

Fishing operations also continued at the Zawya Fish Farm in Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, producing 42 tons from two fish ponds covering an area of 12 feddans. Present were Dr. Ahmed Sani El-Din, Head of the Central Administration for Production and Operations, Eng. Mohamed Zidan, Head of the Central Administration for the Central Delta Fishery Region in Kafr El-Sheikh, Eng. Hassan Badr, Director of Zawya Fish Farm, Eng. Ola Ibrahim from the General Administration of Fish Farms, Eng. Sameh El-Bandary, as well as Mr. Essam Gomaa and Mr. Ahmed Abbas from the Security Department.

Major General (Ret.) El-Hussein Farhat, Executive Director of the Authority, stated that the Authority adopts an integrated strategy aimed primarily at raising the efficiency of fish farms and hatcheries and developing them to achieve the highest possible fish production rates. This comes within the framework of Egypt’s support for the fishery sector and the great attention given by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to aquaculture, recognizing it as a key development pillar that enhances the sustainability of fish resources. He praised the efforts of the farm workers and hatchery staff and expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to them.

The Executive Director also affirmed the Authority’s keenness to increase productivity this year by providing the best conditions for fish growth, noting that the fishing season offers important job opportunities for local residents, many of whom work in fishing and marketing operations, in addition to contributing to supporting the national economy.

Source: Lake Protection and Fishery Development Authority