Mehanna, Sahar Fahmy (2025) Climate change impacts on Egyptian fisheries and aquaculture. Climate Changes Impacts on Aquatic Environment. pp. 159-169.
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The rapid growth of the global population and the rising demand for seafood are occurring alongside a concerning decline in food resources, particularly fisheries. The Earth’s oceans harbour a diverse array of over 30,000 fish species, many of which face potential threats from pollution, overfishing, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices, invasive species, and atmospheric changes. With approximately 200 million individuals worldwide relying on fishing for sustenance, adopting sustainable fishing practices is imperative to prevent the depletion of fish populations. Given the significant global reliance on fisheries, it is crucial to consider the impacts of various challenges, particularly climate change, on these resources. Identifying and implementing practical adaptations to develop sustainable strategies resilient to climate change is essential. Climatic variation affects wildlife and biodiversity across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, exacerbating pre-existing stressors such as invasive species, diseases, and habitat loss. The potential decline in the maximum catch of various fish stocks in certain seas by up to 30% by the 2050s can be attributed to ocean warming, acidification, sea-level rise, and deoxygenation. Furthermore, atmospheric variations could lead to a projected decline of 10–40% in species suitable for marine aquaculture in tropical and subtropical regions by the 2050s. Understanding the impact of climate change on crucial commercial fish species and taking proactive measures to address these effects is crucial for promoting sustainable fishing practices. Fish stocks and marine habitats are vulnerable to the adverse effects of physical and biogeochemical changes in the oceans, directly linked to the increasing levels of greenhouse gases. These alterations significantly impact the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This chapter aims to provide marine stakeholders with the necessary information to assess the influence of climatic variation on Egyptian fisheries and formulate appropriate adaptation strategies.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Climate Change, Egypt, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Pollution, Overfishing, Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU), Commercial Fisheries, Fish Species, Sustainable Development Goals, Seafood, Stakeholders, Sea Level Rise, Adaptation, Fish Stocks |
| Subjects: | Disasters and Climate Change |
| Depositing User: | Kokila ICSF Krish |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Sep 2025 10:51 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Sep 2025 10:51 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/22315 |
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