Commercial Fishery, Gulf of
Aqaba, Jordan
Commercial fishing in Jordan’s Gulf of Aqaba is very limited due
to the short length of the coastline (27 km) and the narrow
continental shelf which limits fishing process to artisanal methods.
Fish of the Red Sea support marine fisheries of the countries
surrounding its coastline such as Egypt, Jordan, Sudan, Saudi
Arabia, Yemen, Djibouti and Ethiopia.
The majority of the commercial catch comprised of the following fish
families; Scombridae, Carangidae, Triakidae, Scaridae, Mullidae,
Caesionidae, Siganidae, Mugilidae, and Serranidae. Fish species of
Scombridae represented about 60% of the total catch.
The Fishery Status in Jordan’s Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea
Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Jordan
- aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by
FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial,
recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture,
aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.
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system on water and agriculture developed by the Land and Water
Division. It collects, analyses and disseminates data and
information by country and by region. Its aim is to provide users
interested in global, regional and national analyses with
comprehensive information related to water resources and
agricultural water management across the world, with emphasis on
countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Ocean
Health Index Jordan - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the
ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance
comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index
can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems.
The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through
contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and
partnerships between organizations including the National Center for
Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation
International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium.
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