Aquaculture in Libya

Hassan M. Ghebli

SIPAM Libyan National coordinatorMarine Biology Research Center

Tajura- Libya21-23/06/2005 Split

• Aquaculture is a recent activity in Libya.

• it was started by culturing of many fresh water fish species during the seventies

• but it was not successful because of marketing restrictions (not accepted by consumers).

• Marine fish culture, followed a about ten years later under the governmental sector.

• The development was slow and the production limited due to inefficient governmental management of such activities.

• In the recent years a number of private investors appeared in this field.

• Even though their knowledge and experience are very limited,

• Their attempts are very promising with the helping hand (scientific consultations) offered by MBRC-Tajura and their willingness to succeed.

• Facilities (sites, loans) from government to the private sector are provided.

• There are many advantages for the aquaculture industry to prosper in Libya.

(Suitable climate that suits many

species, low pollutions and the

cheap power source.)

• it is very feasible and diverse in species and raring techniques.

• Aquaculture could prosper in Libya in the near future, in the production as well as species diversity, considering the mentioned advantages and the good management.