Warnings of Environmental Disaster in Iraqi Wetlands Due to Illegal Fishing Nets

dijlahpoint - The Iraqi Fishermen's Association has warned of the widespread use of "Dosh" fishing nets in the country's wetlands, emphasizing that they pose a severe threat to waterfowl and biodiversity. The association clarified that these practices lead to the trapping of large numbers of non-targeted migratory and endemic birds, threatening the ecological balance. It called on regulatory and security authorities to intervene immediately and enforce laws against violators, while urging citizens to report illegal fishing to protect natural resources.