Sustainable use of renewable resources and conservation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden: issues,needs and strategic actions |
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| Institution: | 1. Veterinary-Marine Animal Research, Teaching and Investigation Unit, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, QLD 4343, Australia;2. Ecosystem Health Unit, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 1920 Coffey Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, USA;3. Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 104-106, 3584 CM Utrecht, the Netherlands;4. Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, 39 Kessels Road, Queensland 4108, Australia;5. Aquatic Species Program, Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia;6. WWF-Australia, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia |
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| Abstract: | The coastal and marine environments and resources of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden are globally significant and generally in a healthy state. Current regional issues include localized destruction of coral reefs, seagrass and mangroves; declines in some fisheries; exploitation of some endangered species; pollution from the development and transport of petroleum; and disposal of industrial and municipal wastes. The underlying causes of these issues are the natural vulnerability of the Red Sea due to its semi-enclosed nature; economic reliance on the petroleum industry; significant navigation risks; a rapidly increasing coastal population and associated developments; lack of fisheries information, surveillance and management; poor coastal zone planning; and limited technical expertise. Strategic actions addressing these issues will need to be implemented regionally and focus on coastal zone management that integrates environmental planning, environmental assessment and review; training and institutional development; public awareness and participation; information gathering especially fisheries statistics; reducing navigation risks; and the development of resource management and conservation strategies. |
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