Overfishing has put the hammour at risk of becoming endangered.
That's according to a study by the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, which shows the species are being fished up to five times more than their sustainable limit.
Their average life span is over 20 years, but they've only been growing to a maximum age of eight.
Figures from the Fisheries Resources Assessment Survey also showed that 85 per cent of key species in the Arabian Gulf are overexploited.
UAE leaders congratulate President of Gabon on presidential elections
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Brice Oligui Nguema on the occasion of winning the presidential elections in Gabon.
UAE President affirms support for Syria during talks with Ahmad Al-Sharaa
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reiterated the UAE’s support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity during talks with President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi lifts minimum speed limit on E311
Abu Dhabi has lifted the minimum speed limit of 120kmph on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road (E311) in a bid to improve road safety and enhance traffic flow.
UAE condemns attacks on displacement camps, aid workers in Sudan
The UAE has strongly condemned a wave of attacks on displacement camps and the targeting of aid workers in Sudan's Darfur region.
Sheikh Abdullah holds talks with Iranian counterpart
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the ongoing US-Iran talks in Oman with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in a phone call.
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