UAE achieves 97.4% Sustainable Fisheries Index in 2024
Abu Dhabi has recorded a Sustainable Fisheries Index of 97.4 per cent by the end of 2024, continuing a six-year streak of marine conservation achievements in line with World Oceans Day.
The accomplishment marks an improvement from just 8.9 per cent in 2018, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS.
Recent marine monitoring also documented key indicators of ecosystem recovery.
Notably, 55 specimens of the rare Nuaimi fish were recorded, along with the first sighting of the white-spotted grouper in Abu Dhabi – now added to the international Fish Base database.
Other rare species spotted include the large-scaled triggerfish and the spotted oceanic triggerfish.
To support fish stock recovery, the UAE has enforced internationally aligned regulations on commercial and recreational fishing and expanded marine protected areas.
Additional initiatives include coral propagation, artificial reef installation, and enhanced aquaculture.
Experts believe the index milestone demonstrates the value of science-based policy and global best practices in restoring fish populations and protecting ecosystems. (TV BRICS/NAN)
Edited by Emmanuel Yashim
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