Iran: It is predicted that more than 8 million fish fry will be released in the waters of Khuzestan this year

In an interview with ISNA, referring to the issue of releasing fish in the waters of the province, Amir Asadi said: Khuzestan province contains more than a third of the country's surface waters, and out of 5 permanent rivers (Marun, Karun, Zohreh, Karkhe and Dez) And it has 2 large wetlands, Shadgan and Horul Azim. He added: In recent years, due to the destruction of the environment, the reduction of wetlands and the urgent need to restore and improve water reserves and resources in order to preserve the genetic resources, the General Directorate of Fisheries of Khuzestan has taken measures to release native fish fry in the internal water resources of the province. he does. Asadi reminded: In 1402, 6 million and 35 thousand pieces of native fish, including Bani, Barzam, Shirbat, Anze and Gatan, were released in the water resources of the province, and this year it is expected that more than 8 million pieces of baby fish will be released in the internal water resources of the ...