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Tag and Release: Bluefin Academy’s Ethical Approach to Fishing

September 16, 2023
Photo Credit: The Bluefin Academy.

Egypt is blessed with an abundance of marine wildlife. The Red Sea alone is home to over 1,200 fish species and countless other fauna. In fact, 10 percent of all Red Sea species are endemic, which means they are unique to Red Sea waters. Despite the wealth of marine biodiversity within the Egyptian coastline, there is a worrying trend of populations and habitats declining. The number of fish species has decreased by 23 percent since the turn of the 21st century. Even more worrisome is the projection that this decline will continue unless decisive actions and regulations are implemented. One Egyptian foundation is actively taking steps to mitigate this decades-long decline. Bluefin Sport Fishing was established in 2010 by a team of seasoned anglers. The foundation grew to become one of the most prominent in sport fishing, dedicated to spreading the joys of fishing, fostering responsible angling practices, and safeguarding game fish species in Egypt and the Middle East. “When the group was first founded over a decade ago, our focus was on spreading the culture of angling through arranging fishing trips, spreading awareness, and hosting events. We even had…


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