Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fish farming in some areas of Yazd Province

The aim of the present study was the environmental impact assessment of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) farming in suitable areas of Yazd province. This research was conducted to achieve appropriate use of these resources, employment and development of central less developed regions of Iran along with identifying the human and ecological effects of its implementation in order to minimize environmental impacts as well as economic and social justification. A total area of about 100 ha including 6 farms was selected. Matrix method was utilized for the environmental impact assessment. Considering the executed studies and results of operation phase matrix, no considerable destructive impacts were observed related to the project. Due to the fact that 50% of means in rows and columns of the matrix were not less than -3.1, we proposed execution of this project with rehabilitation plans.