Sharjah Aquarium celebrates World Oceans Day

In celebration of World Oceans Day, which falls on June 8 of each year, Sharjah Aquarium organised an awareness lecture for University of Khorfakkan students on new environmental legislation to combat illegal fishing.

Raising awareness about aquatic issues

Rashid Jumaa Al Shamsi, Secretary of Sharjah Aquarium, emphasised the institution's commitment to raising awareness about aquatic issues and preserving the marine environment. The lecture was delivered by Professor Ahmed Al Zaabi from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, who reviewed the most prominent recent laws enacted by the UAE to protect fisheries and limit practices that harm the ecological balance.

Al Shamsi pointed out that the event aims to inform the public and students about the latest legislative and technical developments in the field of ocean protection, and to enhance the responsibility of individuals and institutions towards marine sustainability.