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2026
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| Online Access: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41241670/ |
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- Blue economy for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in Egypt: Towards resilient food security. Samy-Kamal, Mohamed Egypt Aquaculture Fisheries Food Security Conservation of Natural Resources Animals Fishes Climate Change Food Supply This study examines Egypt's blue economy, focusing on fisheries and aquaculture, through a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) analysis to enhance food security. Egypt holds significant potential with its water resources. Aquaculture became Egypt's leading source of fish production since 2003, surpassing fisheries, and contributing 77.9% of the total fish production in 2022. Aquaculture and fisheries peaked at 16.2% of the country's agricultural net income in 2019. Egypt's fish self-sufficiency stands at 86.1%, which supplies 21.2% of the average animal protein intake. Unsustainable fishing, pollution, and climate change (e.g., risks from sea-level rise) impacting coastal farms present challenges. Opportunities in sustainable technologies, market development, and governance can boost Egypt's fisheries and aquaculture, thereby enhancing food security and ensuring long-term environmental and economic sustainability through effective management. This study underscores the crucial role of these sectors and the necessity for cohesive strategies to realize their full potential for Egypt's future.