The Organization for Fishery Wealth was established in 1983 by Presidential Decree No. 190 

aimed at improving the national economy in fishery fields, as well as establishing projects 

for vertical and horizontal expansion in fishery activities in compliance with national plan 

and procedures.  

Scope of the organization that could complement or contradict with environment 

protection activities could be summarized in the following: 

To develop fishery activities and sources, and supervise the implementation of 

fishing laws and its executive regulation 

Conduct studies and research to increase fishery production and reduce costs 

Establish pilot projects and plan for training and capacity building programs of 

personnel working in the field 

Organize fishing and grant necessary licenses and eradicate violations occurred on 

water or in shore 

To develop fishing proficiency and increase awareness and technical capabilities 

of fishermen and propose required decrees to eliminate acts harming the fishing 

business environment 

Conduct field survey for fish and other sources of fishery business 

Coordinate with international and regional organizations practice in the field of 

fishery protection and development according to technical and economic 

cooperative agreements and supervise its implementation                

Coordination between the fishery organization and the Red Sea rangers is very hazy due to 

contradicting interest. For example, on the one hand the fishery organization promotes fishing 

increase regardless of species fished. On the other hand, Law No. 4 specifies certain species 

should be protected. Shark fishing is an example of such contradiction. Fishing of tropical, 

colored fish is another example. 

Areas for Improvement: 

Develop an official communication and coordination mechanisms between the 

Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of State for Environment. The highest 

administrative level of the concerned ministries (preferably Ministries) should agree 

to proposed mechanisms. As an important outcome of such coordination, unified 

implementation procedures for the two agencies in Red Sea area should be developed. 

Implement a number of joint workshops to present and discuss the governing laws of 

the two agencies and its enforcements. 

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