Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi recorded an unprecedented rise in the sustainable fishing index, reaching 100% by the end of 2025.
In an achievement that is considered one of the largest in the world, after it did not exceed only 8% in 2018.
The results reflect the emirate’s success in restoring the balance of its marine resources by implementing strict scientific policies and effective habitat protection.
In addition to developing a sustainable system that enhances the abundance of fish stocks.
This rapid progress demonstrates the strength of Abu Dhabi’s environmental management model and its ability to rebuild fish stocks to the highest international standards.
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi continues to enhance the protection of productive marine habitats through an integrated system of projects aimed at raising sea productivity and restoring its environmental balance.
They include rehabilitating natural habitats, restoring ecosystems, and implementing expanded programs to enhance biodiversity.
In addition to developing Abu Dhabi Coral Gardens, 40,000 marine corsets were launched to provide attractive environments for fish.
In parallel, the Authority is strengthening the regulatory and supervisory framework by relying on artificial intelligence and intelligent systems to monitor fishing effort and environmental data, supported by the capabilities of the research vessel «Jeon», which provides accurate scientific data that supports the decision.
Monitoring and analysis programs
The Authority relies on a wide network of monitoring and analysis programmes, and increases vital cooperation from partners, fishermen, volunteers and community members who constitute an essential pillar in protecting and sustaining fish stocks.
In the same context, the Abu Al-Abyad Island Administration continues to implement an advanced program to spread fingerlings of productive fish in its specialized ponds.
This is an initiative that directly contributes to rebuilding marine wealth.
The program works to compensate for the loss resulting from natural pressures and hunting by releasing fingerlings that have grown in a healthy, controlled environment.
Which enhances its ability to adapt, grow and reproduce in the sea.
This effort contributes to supporting biodiversity, restoring damaged marine habitats, and consolidating the sustainability of fisheries, thus enhancing environmental protection and sustainability efforts.
These innovative efforts and policies, based on scientific data, partnerships, and advanced technologies, establish Abu Dhabi as a global model for sustainable natural resource management.
This ensures continued recovery and the achievement of the emirate’s goals of building a balanced maritime system capable of renewing its resources for the benefit of society and future generations.
