Saudi Arabia launches freshwater fish breeding program
RIYADH: The National Center for Wildlife, in cooperation with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, has launched the first national program to breed and reintroduce freshwater fish in the Kingdom.
The program aims to protect rare species unique to Saudi valleys and enhance the sustainability of their populations in natural habitats.
It targets two endangered species: the Arabian bream and the Arabian himri, the Saudi Press Agency recently reported.
4/13/2026 5:04:21 PM