20008 Agencies responsible for biological inventory and conservation Ministry of Health Ministry of Commerce and Agriculture Water Resources, Dept. Non-governmental organizations concerned with conservation Major Natural Resources Oil, associated and non associated natural gas, and fish are the major natural resources of Bahrain. Being a small set of islands, the major food export is Fish.
Oil is the other major industry creating the most revenue, through the export of petroleum products.
Major Environmental and Conservation Issues Desertification, coastal degradation, and fresh water. Desertification is taking place due to drought and constant dust storms. The coast line is being damaged from the oil industry and other human pollutants. There are no natural sources of fresh water other than groundwater so groundwater and treated sea water are the only sources for all water needs. The whole of central and southern Bahrain is a restricted region which has the effect of protecting the wildlife of this part of the country Al-Areen Wildlife Park Ras Sanad Mangrove Reserve.