Author Archives: Adil Ahmed

About Adil Ahmed

Dr. Adil Ahmed is a Fisheries and Marine Biologist and Fisheries and Environmental Consultant with more than 20 years of academic, research, and professional experience in fisheries science, marine biology, biological oceanography, fisheries management, marine and coastal ecosystems, environmental assessment, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. He is currently Head of Research and Development at Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS), Ajman, UAE, and Research Scientist at the Institute of Marine Research (IMR), Red Sea University, Sudan. His professional activities include research, environmental consulting, scientific writing, and sustainable marine and coastal resource management.

مصايد الأسماك والاقتصاد الأزرق: نحو إدارة مستدامة للموارد البحرية

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تمثل البحار والمحيطات والمناطق الساحلية أحد أهم الأصول الطبيعية والاقتصادية على المستوى العالمي، لما توفره من موارد غذائية، وفرص عمل، ومصادر للدخل، وخدمات بيئية أساسية. ويكتسب قطاع مصايد الأسماك أهمية خاصة ضمن هذه المنظومة، نظرًا لارتباطه المباشر بالأمن الغذائي وسبل معيشة ملايين الأشخاص، ولا سيما في المجتمعات الساحلية. وفي ظل تزايد الضغوط على الموارد البحرية نتيجة النمو السكاني والاقتصادي، والتلوث، والصيد الجائر، وتغير المناخ، برز مفهوم الاقتصاد الأزرق باعتباره إطارًا للتوفيق بين الاستفادة الاقتصادية من الموارد البحرية والمحافظة على سلامة النظم البيئية واستدامتها. أولًا: مفهوم الاقتصاد الأزرق الاقتصاد الأزرق هو نموذج اقتصادي وتنموي يقوم على الاستخدام المستدام للبحار والمحيطات والمناطق … Continue reading →

Living with Saltwater Crocodiles: Human Safety, Ecosystem Management and Conservation in the Sundarbans

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In Dhangmari, Bangladesh, the Sundarbans, the world’s largest contiguous mangrove forest, lies directly alongside the village, shaping the lives and livelihoods of people who depend on its rivers, tidal creeks and forest resources. For many communities, the waterways are not simply part of the natural landscape; they are a source of food, income and everyday survival. For 60-year-old Suchitra Sardar, these waters have provided a livelihood for decades. After her husband and son passed away, she became the only earner in a household of two, herself and her daughter-in-law. Each day, she enters the shallow waters and creeks near her … Continue reading →

Rethinking Fisheries Sustainability in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf

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The Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf are among the most important marine environments in the Middle East. Their fisheries support food security, employment, household incomes, coastal communities, and local economies. Fish and other marine resources also contribute to cultural traditions and provide an important foundation for the region’s emerging blue economy. Yet the future of these fisheries is increasingly influenced by a combination of pressures. Fishing intensity, habitat degradation, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, coastal development, climate-related environmental changes, and weaknesses in fisheries monitoring are affecting the ability of marine ecosystems to maintain their productivity. The Red Sea … Continue reading →