El Aaiún port sees 56% rise in fishing landings

The port of Laayoune recorded a 56% increase in catches of coastal and traditional fishing until the end of July 2026, with record distributions of surface fish, which rose by 86% to reach 125,500 tons. This growth led to a 70% increase in the market value of the discharged products, totaling approximately 477 million dirhams for surface fish, despite a 42% decline in white fish catches and a 21% decrease in their monetary value. Overall, catches from coastal and traditional fishing in Morocco increased by 5% in volume and 2% in value, reflecting a positive performance of the sector at the national level.

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