State of the Marine Environment - Report for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden: 2006

Oct 12, 2026

State of the Marine Environment, Report for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden: 2006 presents an institutional and historical overview of PERSGA’s role in conserving coastal and marine environments across member states. It references the Jeddah Convention (1982) and subsequent establishment of the PERSGA secretariat in 1995, and describes environmental pressures from population growth and economic expansion. The report draws on data, surveys, and activities conducted through 1996–2005 as part of the Strategic Action Programme, with stated legal and citation notes for educational use.

LanguageEnglish

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Pages260

Reading Time1 h 31 min

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Foreword

Marine threats and regional cooperation

Preface

Unique coastal and marine environments

STATE OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT REPORT FOR THE RED SEA AND GULF OF ADEN: 2006 Regional Organization for the Conservation of the Environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden PERSGA – “The Regional Organization for the Conservation of the Environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden” is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the conservation of the coastal and marine environments in the region. The Regional Convention for the Conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Environment (Jeddah Convention) 1982 provides the legal foundation for PERSGA. The Secretariat of the Organization was formally established in Jeddah following the Cairo Declaration of September 1995. The PERSGA member states are Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. PERSGA, P.O. Box 53662, Jeddah 21583, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tel.: +966-2-657-3224. Fax: +966-2-652-1901. E-mail: [information@persga.org](information@persga.org) Under a consultancy for PERSGA, and its direct cooperation and supervision, this document was prepared by: Dr William Gladstone School of Environmental and Life Sciences University of Newcastle P.O. Box 127, Ourimbah NSW 2258, Australia [Email: William.Gladstone@newcastle.edu.au](Email: William.Gladstone@newcastle.edu.au) Captain Roy Facey Port Development Adviser, Yemen Ports Authority, Aden, Republic of Yemen Email: [royafacey@yahoo.co.uk](royafacey@yahoo.co.uk) Dr Khaled Hariri President, Hariri and Associates Environment and Natural Resources Management Consultants Sana’a, Republic of Yemen Email: [kwahari@y.net.ye](kwahari@y.net.ye) First edition by Dr William Gladstone Coordination and follow-up by Dr Dirar Nasr This report is based on the data collected, results and analysis of the surveys and various activities carried out by PERSGA and its member states during the preparation and implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (1996-2005) . © PERSGA 2006 The presentation of the material in the document does not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of PERSGA concerning the legal status of any state or its authorities, or concerning the delimitations of its boundaries. The document contains the views expressed by the authors acting in their individual capacity and may not necessarily reflect the views of PERSGA. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or nonprofit purposes provided that acknowledgement of the source is given. PERSGA would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this material as a source. This publication may not be copied, or distributed electronically, for resale or other commercial purposes without prior permission, in writing, from PERSGA. Printed in Saudi Arabia. For bibliographic purposes this publication may be cited as: PERSGA. 2006. State of the Marine Environment, Report for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. PERSGA, Jeddah. ii STATE OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT REPORT FORTHE RED SEA AND GULF OF ADEN: 2006 Foreword Twenty five years ago, the Jeddah Convention (1982), its Marine Emergency Protocol and the Action Plan were signed by the Arab countries bordering the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. In accordance with this Convention the Regional Organization for the Conservation of the Environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (PERSGA) was established in 1995 as a secretariat for the Convention. PERSGA has played a key role in addressing various threats facing this unique region. Increase in human population in coastal areas and the rapid rise in economic growth has resulted in considerable pressure on the environment including destruction of coastal ecosystems through land-filling and dredging, and the disposal of industrial and domestic wastes into the marine environment. The Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for Environmental Affairs (CAMRE) was established in 1987 to enhance coopera

FAQs

What organization prepared the 2006 report and under what framework?

The document was prepared under a consultancy for PERSGA, with its direct cooperation and supervision, based on data collected through surveys and activities during preparation and implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for 1996–2005.

Which legal instrument provides the foundation for PERSGA’s work?

The Regional Convention for the Conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Environment (Jeddah Convention) of 1982 provides the legal foundation for PERSGA.

What major environmental pressures are highlighted for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region?

The text highlights increased pressure from human population growth in coastal areas and rapid economic growth, including destruction of coastal ecosystems and disposal of industrial and domestic wastes into the marine environment.

Oct 12, 2026

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