Iran Fisheries Organization forecasts over $574m investment this year
A senior official from Iran's Fisheries Organization forecasted investment volumes exceeding $574.7 million in the current year.
The deputy for planning and resource management of Iran's Fisheries Organization Eisa Golshahi said, "Fisheries and aquaculture represent an unparalleled capacity for poverty alleviation, deprivation reduction, and wealth creation," adding that investments in the current year (began on March 20, 2025) are projected to surpass $574.7 million, IRNA reported.
Golshahi highlighted fisheries' role in the marine-based economy and its capacities, noting, "There remains a significant gap between the current capacity of fisheries/aquaculture and its potential for development."
Emphasizing fisheries and aquaculture as interdisciplinary fields requiring cross-sectoral collaboration to realize their potential, Golshahi asserted, "This sector holds unique capabilities for poverty eradication, deprivation reduction, and wealth generation, with substantial investments made in recent years."
He cited the shift toward marine-based development and production of marine fish/shrimp as impactful recent measures, saying, "Last year saw $402.3 million in investments, predominantly from private sources. This year, investments are expected to exceed $574.7 million."
Golshahi identified shrimp and marine fish farming as primary coastal activities, noting successful cooperation in this domain – particularly the implementation of the first marine fish value chain in free trade zones.
"Technology transfer and resource utilization progress faster in free zones. However, enhanced collaboration is essential to amend existing laws/regulations and remove legal impediments,” he stressed.