Sustainable Ocean Production
Aquaculture Innovation in Aqaba
Piloting aquaculture for the first time in Aqaba
Land-Based Pollution
Aquaculture Practices
Overfishing and Destructive Fishing
The solution is providing an opportunity piloting aquaculture for the first time in Aqaba and provide opportunities for research and training in addition to supporting a marine aquaculture economy that generates economic growth, provides alternative livelihoods to fishers and other groups dependent on the sea. The main beneficiary for such intervention is the Fishermen’s Association.
Region Africa and the Middle East
Country Jordan
GFCR Programme Gulf of Aqaba Resilient Reefs Programme
GFCR Convening Agent United Nations Development Programme
Priority Coral Reef Sites Aqaba Marine Reserve
Sector Sustainable Ocean Production
Stage Concept/Design
Scale to Investment Yes
UNESCO Site AMR is nominated
Key Contact Nedal Alouran
