A general appraisal was made of the natural inland fishery resources of Jordan and the possibilities of fish culture development in the country.
Areas suitable for the establishment of fish farms were surveyed and estimates made of possible production through fish culture.
Suggestions were made for the establishment of an integrated Division in the Ministry of Agriculture, responsible for fishery research, development and administration.
Experiments in improving the fish ponds at W. Yabis Fish Farm showed that it will be more economical to construct a new experimental farm. A suitable site for the establishment of a new farm was surveyed.
Preliminary experiments were carried out in the culture of rainbow trout.
An experiment in running-water fish culture was started, but had to be discontinued due to the termination of the expert's assignment.
