A doctoral dissertation at the College of Agriculture, University of Basra, explored "Fish Stock Management of Three Species in the East Hammar Marshes of Iraq."

The dissertation, presented by researcher Intisar Kamel Hamid, aimed to assess the stocks of three fish species—Green Mullet, Clover, and Common Mullet—by studying their demographic characteristics, growth rates, mortality, exploitation, sexual maturity indicators, and fishing duration.

The study concluded that Green Mullet is being exploited near its optimal level, while the other two species suffer from high fishing pressure that threatens their sustainability.

The dissertation recommended regulating fishing effort, protecting fish before sexual maturity, curbing illegal fishing, and improving the marsh environment to ensure the sustainability of fish stocks.

Media and Government Communication Division / College of Agriculture