TEHRAN – The director-general of fisheries in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province said that, despite the critical conditions caused by the recent war, the province ranked first in the country in seafood exports, generating $222 million.
Masoud Barani said on Monday that Hormozgan province, with the production of over 400,000 tons of fisheries products, holds the top position in the country’s fisheries sector.
He praised fisheries activists in the province, especially fishermen, for their vital role in promoting food security during the war, noting that during the enemy’s attacks on the province, 15 fishermen were martyred and 12 others were injured.
With a high capacity in the fisheries sector, including the farming of various fish and shrimp species, Hormozgan is recognized as the country’s leading province in the industry.