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Al Wusta Fisheries Industries brings sustainable fishing to Oman
(OMAN, 1/18/2023)
Friend of The Sea has now certified the fishing company Al Wusta Fisheries Industries operating in the Arabian Sea off the east coast of Oman.
Photo: Oman Pelagic
New Horizons
Al Wusta Fisheries Industries (AWFI) it is part of the Sultanate's goal to develop the country's fisheries sector by 2040 in a sustainable manner. The company was established to explore the potential for harvesting jack mackerel and mackerel, previously an untapped resource.
 Although the country has a rich fishing history, the sector only accounts for a very small portion of the country's economic activity. CEO Dawood Al Wahaibi is on a mission to expand this sector, while safeguarding fisheries resources for future generations.
Talking about the future of the organization, he says: “Our goal is to continue to grow our company professionally both in Oman and internationally. Our strength lies in our ability to combine local and international expertise and apply the depth of our specialized expertise to enable greater productivity from our rich resources."
Friend of the Sea Certification
AWFI also hopes the Friend of the Sea certification will open up new markets for the company and believes the certification will further validate the sustainability and reliability of the company's products for international consumers.
Customer map of Oman Pelagic
The certification is also in line with AWFI's collaboration with Oman's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources to collect scientific data to produce a sustainable and integrated management plan for pelagic fisheries.
Oman Pelagic
Al Wusta's production is focused on small pelagic fish and AWFI created the Oman Pelagic brand to identify its production in international markets.
What are small pelagic fish?
Photo of Mackerel and Horse mackerel: Oman Pelagic
Al Wusta's vessels catch mackerel and horse mackerel along the edge of the continental shelf in the Arabian Sea.
Although these species are not fished extensively, there is always a potential risk of overfishing if fishing is not done responsibly and sustainably, making Al Wusta's commitment to Fried of the Sea all the more important.
Friend of the Sea and Al Wusta: a bright future
Al Wusta is dedicated to developing the fisheries sector in Oman in a sustainable manner that matches the country's goals and ensures a bright future for the next generations. AWFI's commitment to ocean sustainability aligns well with Friend of the Sea's rigorous requirements for ocean health certification and compliance.
Follow the link for more information on the guidelines of FOS and other certified companies. Source: friendofthesea.org
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Buenos Aires, 45
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Milan
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(20124)
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Italy
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+39 2 5821 5791
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+39 2 5821 5400
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[email protected]
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