Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Qatar
- aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by
FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial,
recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture,
aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.
RAIS -
Regional Aquaculture Information System - The RAIS groups
all Member countries of the Regional Commission for Fisheries (RECOFI)
(Bahrain, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia, United Arab Emirates) which has decided to establish a
web-based information system to facilitate the exchange of
aquaculture information in the Gulf area and to develop an informal,
flexible and functional network of regional experts to promote and
develop the sector in the region.
AQUASTAT is FAO's global
information system on water and agriculture developed by the Land
and Water Division. It collects, analyses and disseminates data and
information by country and by region. Its aim is to provide users
interested in global, regional and national analyses with
comprehensive information related to water resources and
agricultural water management across the world, with emphasis on
countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Information for Qatar
Ocean Health Index Qatar - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the
ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance
comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index
can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems.
The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through
contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and
partnerships between organizations including the National Center for
Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation
International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium.
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