Warnings of an Environmental Disaster in Iraqi Water Bodies Due to Overfishing

mniraq - The Iraqi Hunters Association has warned against the widespread use of "Dosh" nets in water bodies, stressing that this practice poses a severe threat to endemic and migratory waterfowl and depletes biodiversity. In an official statement, the association explained that these nets trap large numbers of non-targeted birds, disrupting the country's environmental balance. It called for strict field monitoring and the enforcement of laws to hold violators accountable, urging security and environmental authorities to collaborate in stopping these practices and encouraging citizens to report illegal hunting to protect natural resources.