INTRODUCTION
Overfishing is the practice of catching more fish than what the oceans can sustain, depleting the number of fish in a population.
Worldwide, as well as in the United Arab Emirates, too many fish are being taken out too soon, leaving them little opportunity to reproduce to ensure that they remain for future generations. Unless a more cautious approach to fisheries management is adopted, studies predict a collapse of all species fished out for food by 2048.
OVERFISHING IS A GLOBAL PROBLEM
Yemah are found in sandy areas near reefs during the daytime, but at night they come out alone and forage in shallow waters for food, including sea urchins, mollusks and crustaceans.
EWS-WWF is a national leading environmental NGO. EWS-WWF works at the federal level to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable living through education and conservation initiatives.
Supported by The Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi