Kuwait Bay Ranked World’s Second-Largest Fish Breeding Ground

07/05/2026

KUWAIT CITY, May 7: As per the Kuwait Environmental Public Authority report, Kuwait Bay is considered the second largest fish breeding ground in the world and plays a vital role in maintaining marine ecological balance, according to an environmental advisory shared by Al-Abiya for the Environment and the Government Communication Center.

The advisory emphasized that the bay serves as a natural nursery and breeding ground for fish, making it a key factor in supporting the sustainability of fish stocks in Kuwait and the wider region.

It noted that Kuwait Bay functions as a natural reserve for several important marine species, including:

Shrimps
Zubaidi (Pomfrets)
Sha’am (Sea Bream)
Meid (Mullets)
Nuwaibi (Silver Croaker)
Hamour (Groupers)
Hamra (Red Snapper)

The bay faces environmental challenges, including natural phenomena such as red tide, caused by microscopic algae, as well as changes in water currents. These factors may sometimes lead to seasonal fish deaths.

Protecting Kuwait Bay is essential to preserving marine life, supporting fish resources, and ensuring long-term ecological balance, the advisory stressed.