Sharjah launches 'Sustainable Sea' initiative to combat marine pollution

Sharjah's Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) organized the "Sustainable Sea" initiative as part of its World Environment Day activities. The program aims to underscore the critical importance of protecting marine ecosystems, educate the community on the perils of marine pollution and plastic waste, and foster a culture of environmental responsibility and volunteerism in preserving natural resources.

The initiative featured a hands-on seabed clean-up diving campaign, engaging divers and volunteers. Launched from Khor Al Khan Marina, the campaign's objective was to remove marine debris. This effort seeks to mitigate the impact of pollution on marine life and coral reefs, thereby contributing to ecological balance and the long-term sustainability of marine ecosystems.

Several organizations collaborated on the initiative, including the Sharjah Museums Authority, BEEAH Group, the Sharjah Fish Resources Authority, Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, Sharjah Municipality, and Majlan Marine Sports Centre. Aisha Rashid Deemas, Chairperson of the EPAA, emphasized that the marine environment is a vital natural resource requiring collective protection. She stated, "The Sustainable Sea initiative reflects EPAA’s ongoing commitment to raising environmental awareness and encouraging community participation in marine conservation. We firmly believe that protecting natural resources is a shared responsibility that requires the collaboration of both institutions and individuals."

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The Sustainable Sea initiative reflects EPAA’s ongoing commitment to raising environmental awareness and encouraging community participation in marine conservation. We firmly believe that protecting natural resources is a shared responsibility that requires the collaboration of both institutions and individuals.