The expert wishes to express his sincere thanks to Dr. Mohamed H. Salem, Director of the Research Department and his officers, particularly Mr. Nizar Shashaa, Assistant Director, for their courtesy and cooperation. The expert owes a special debt of gratitude to Mr. Mohamed Audeh Al'Ouran, Director of the Agricultural Credit Corporation for his understanding and readiness to help in the implementation of the fishery development project in the country. Thanks are also due to Dr. Kamel Taher, Director, Veterinary Department, Mr.Ismail El Khalila, Director, Agricultural Station, W. Faraa and Mr. Adnan Arafat, Director, Deir Alla Agricultural Station.
Dr. B. Naddih, Chief of the Soil Laboratory at the Central Water Authority and Mr. J. Hakish, Chief of the Soil Laboratory at the Research Department, have helped the expert in various ways in testing soil samples and conducting seepage studies, and he is greatly appreciative of their assistance. The expert also wishes to acknowledge the assistance of the three counterparts who worked with him at various times.
