Sturgeon Aquaculture Potentiality in Egypt in View of the Global Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries Conservation Techniques: An Overview and Outlook

Sturgeon conservation is a global issue, with wild sturgeon amounts dropping rapidly and continuously. This article explores the essential role that aquaculture plays in the conservation of these critically endangered fish, the replenishing of the natural population, fulfilling the expanding demand...

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Main Authors: Ashraf I. G. Elhetawy, Lydia M. Vasilyeva, Natalia V. Sudakova, Mohamed M. Abdel-rahim
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Published: Istanbul University Press 2023-10-01
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Lydia M. Vasilyeva
Natalia V. Sudakova
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description Sturgeon conservation is a global issue, with wild sturgeon amounts dropping rapidly and continuously. This article explores the essential role that aquaculture plays in the conservation of these critically endangered fish, the replenishing of the natural population, fulfilling the expanding demand and possibilities for caviar markets, and reducing pressure on fisheries’ catch. It also reviews the history of controlled breeding programs designed to supplement wild Caspian Sea populations, the possibilities for sturgeon aquaculture production, and the worldwide caviar trade industry in the coming years. Globally, the successful and profitable expansion of captive sturgeon farming over the last three decades has fulfilled the consumer market's demand for caviar and meat, resulting in a considerable decline in the global caviar price. Given the presence of successful sturgeon farming inthe Arabian Gulf region (Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates), the prospect of introducing the sturgeon farming industry in Egypt is underlined. In comparison to other nations in the region, Egypt has excellent prospects for establishing such an aquaculture business, as Egypt's aquaculture sector is by far the largest in Africa and the sixth largest internationally. Furthermore, the availability of qualified workers, the diversity of water sources, and Egypt's moderate climate and environment increasethe likelihood of successful sturgeon farming.
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spelling doaj-art-aad1a611bb3f4ee9b52500dc4bfc2d7e2025-08-20T03:52:52ZengIstanbul University PressAquatic Sciences and Engineering2602-473X2023-10-0138422223110.26650/ASE20231277641123456Sturgeon Aquaculture Potentiality in Egypt in View of the Global Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries Conservation Techniques: An Overview and OutlookAshraf I. G. Elhetawy0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2784-1777Lydia M. Vasilyeva1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4927-2088Natalia V. Sudakova2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7916-3720Mohamed M. Abdel-rahim3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2527-4780National institute of oceanography and fisheries, Hurgada, EgyptAstrakhan State University, Astrahan, RussiaSaint Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine, Russia, RussiaNational institute of oceanography and fisheries, Hurgada, EgyptSturgeon conservation is a global issue, with wild sturgeon amounts dropping rapidly and continuously. This article explores the essential role that aquaculture plays in the conservation of these critically endangered fish, the replenishing of the natural population, fulfilling the expanding demand and possibilities for caviar markets, and reducing pressure on fisheries’ catch. It also reviews the history of controlled breeding programs designed to supplement wild Caspian Sea populations, the possibilities for sturgeon aquaculture production, and the worldwide caviar trade industry in the coming years. Globally, the successful and profitable expansion of captive sturgeon farming over the last three decades has fulfilled the consumer market's demand for caviar and meat, resulting in a considerable decline in the global caviar price. Given the presence of successful sturgeon farming inthe Arabian Gulf region (Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates), the prospect of introducing the sturgeon farming industry in Egypt is underlined. In comparison to other nations in the region, Egypt has excellent prospects for establishing such an aquaculture business, as Egypt's aquaculture sector is by far the largest in Africa and the sixth largest internationally. Furthermore, the availability of qualified workers, the diversity of water sources, and Egypt's moderate climate and environment increasethe likelihood of successful sturgeon farming.https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/F84DBE97725942D49853DFC3022DB13Asturgeonaquaculture techniquesfishery conservationreplenishmentcaviaregypt
spellingShingle Ashraf I. G. Elhetawy
Lydia M. Vasilyeva
Natalia V. Sudakova
Mohamed M. Abdel-rahim
Sturgeon Aquaculture Potentiality in Egypt in View of the Global Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries Conservation Techniques: An Overview and Outlook
Aquatic Sciences and Engineering
sturgeon
aquaculture techniques
fishery conservation
replenishment
caviar
egypt
title Sturgeon Aquaculture Potentiality in Egypt in View of the Global Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries Conservation Techniques: An Overview and Outlook
title_full Sturgeon Aquaculture Potentiality in Egypt in View of the Global Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries Conservation Techniques: An Overview and Outlook
title_fullStr Sturgeon Aquaculture Potentiality in Egypt in View of the Global Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries Conservation Techniques: An Overview and Outlook
title_full_unstemmed Sturgeon Aquaculture Potentiality in Egypt in View of the Global Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries Conservation Techniques: An Overview and Outlook
title_short Sturgeon Aquaculture Potentiality in Egypt in View of the Global Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries Conservation Techniques: An Overview and Outlook
title_sort sturgeon aquaculture potentiality in egypt in view of the global development of aquaculture and fisheries conservation techniques an overview and outlook
topic sturgeon
aquaculture techniques
fishery conservation
replenishment
caviar
egypt
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