The UAE is committed to enhancing fisheries through the cultivation of natural coral reefs as well as the installation of artificial reef units across the country. To date, 1350 artificial reef units have been deployed with plans to deploy 1300 additional units in the coming years.
Progress reports
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
Type of commitment
Community or Locally Managed Marine Areas
Integrated Coastal Management
2017
Production and Deployment of Artifical Reef Units
Staff / Technical expertise
Technical expertise and logistics
Basic information
Time-frame: 2015 - 2017
Partners
Private Sector
Local Authorities
Ocean Basins
Indian Ocean
Beneficiary countries
Other beneficaries
Contact information
Amna Kazim, International Cooperation Coordinator, aymkazim@moccae.gov.ae,
2017
