UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Environment installs 150 artificial Coves in waters of Ajman

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has actually released a program to construct 900 artificial coves throughout the UAE coasts to secure the natural fisheries and supply marine life with a safe place for reproducing. The Ministry has installed 150 artificial Coves in the waters of Ajman as a part of the very first stage of the project, in line with the Ministerial's strategy to protect and establish the fisheries.

"These artificial Coves are environmentally friendly and are designed to be a sanctuary for fishes. It will supply a correct location for the breeding of the millions of fingerlings produced by the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Marine Research Center," said H.E. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment who visited Ajman for the launch event.

"Through this effort, the Ministry will help enhance the natural fish stock, and bring the fishing areas better to the fisher men. This will help lighten the financial problem of the fishermen, who deal with the challenging task of having to take a travel long distances," H.E. Dr. Al-Zeyoudi included.

The Ministry will carry out the project in 2 phases. The first phase started in April, and during two-months, 150 caves will be set up in waters of Ajman coasts, and another 150 will be installed in the coasts of Umm Al Quwain. The 2nd phase will result in installing 600 caves Ras Al Khaimah coasts and the eastern areas in the beginning of next year.

H.E. Dr. Al-Zeyoudi also met representatives and fishermen from Ajman and applauded the efforts of the Ajman Fishermen Association for lowering the difficulties dealing with fishermen, and supporting the fishing career to improve food security through its active efforts to develop the fish stock in the nation, which is one of the most crucial natural resources available.