Rethinking Fisheries Sustainability in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf
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