Globally, species such as salmon, shrimp, tuna, tilapia, and cod experience the highest consumer demand and market trading volumes across international seafood markets. In regional Middle Eastern and Gulf markets, prized local marine fish such as Hamour (grouper), Kingfish (Safi/Kanad), and Safi (rabbitfish) enjoy immense culinary popularity, driving both high commercial catch rates and intensive aquaculture development programs.