Central

The fisheries sector contributes to less than 0.01% of GDP, this policy area is therefore a low priority for the government. Consequently, activities and programmes run by the central government for fisheries are limited.

• Inland fisheries;
• Marine Fisheries
• Aquaculture
• Research and development.​

Local

Local government units in Al’ Aqabah, where Jordan’s only port is located on the Red Sea, are responsible for prevention of illegal fishing methods.

Responsible bodies Ministry of Agriculture

Sources:

"The Fisheries of Jordan", David Cross

FAO Fishery Country Profile (October 2003)