Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Department of Wildlife Protection, carried out aerial inspection tours using Autogyro aircraft over designated northern camping areas, including Al-Ghashamiya, as part of its efforts to monitor compliance with the conditions of the winter camping season.
The inspection tours resulted in the detection of six camps in violation of the approved regulations. Specialised teams have initiated the necessary legal procedures to remove all violations to preserve the natural environment and ensure the safety of visitors to these areas.
The Ministry reaffirmed that it will continue both land and aerial inspection campaigns across various camping zones to enforce environmental regulations and ensure campers comply with the applicable laws. It also emphasised the importance of community cooperation in preserving natural resources for future generations.
Meanwhile, during a field inspection campaign, the marine protection teams at MECC detected illegal fishing gear hidden unlawfully inside the fuel tank of a dhow within the country’s territorial waters.
The protection teams took legal action against the violators.
Marine Protection Department has removed several abandoned fish traps (Gargoor) in Fasht Al-Nof area located in the northern region of the country. This action comes as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to protect the marine environment and preserve biodiversity.
The Ministry stated that abandoning fishing equipment at sea constitutes a clear violation of the laws and regulations in force. It also noted that such abandoned gear poses a threat to environmental balance and causes harm to marine life.
The Marine Protection Department reaffirmed the continuation of its inspection campaigns and field monitoring efforts to detect such violations and mitigate their negative impacts. It urged all fishermen to comply with environmental regulations to safeguard marine resources and ensure their sustainability within the country’s territorial waters.
