Fujairah seizes 21 illegal lobster traps in Dibba sea

The Fujairah Environment Authority has seized and confiscated 21 illegal lobster traps during its field campaign to monitor fishing methods in the Dibba sea near marine protected areas. 

The traps were captured within a 5.5 km radius near the protected areas and the boundaries of the reserves.

They were later handed over to the Dibba Fujairah Fishermen's Association in accordance with the approved procedures.

The specialised team also caught several endangered fish in the area and returned them to the sea. 

The authority highlighted that it would continue its 24/7 monitoring campaigns to protect marine biodiversity, enhance the sustainability of fish stocks, and curb illegal practices.

نفّذت هيئة الفجيرة للبيئة حملة ميدانية لمراقبة أساليب الصيد والتأكد من الالتزام بالأنظمة واللوائح المنظمة للصيد المستدام، وذلك في نطاق أقل من 3 أميال بحرية في بحر دبا الفجيرة بالقرب من المحميات البحرية.

وأسفرت الحملة عن ضبط ومصادرة 21 قرقوراً مخالفاً، من بينها قراقير ضُبطت… pic.twitter.com/qoKsV0vhi8

— هيئة الفجيرة للبيئة (@fuj_environment) August 16, 2026