Document Type : Research Article (Original Research)
Authors
1
Maritime Postgraduates Institute. Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. AbuQir, Egypt
2
College of International Transport and logistics. Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. AbuQir, Egypt
3
College of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology. Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. AbuQir, Egypt
Abstract
The Egyptian Mediterranean fisheries sector is a critical contributor to the country’s economy, with fish exports amounting to approximately 40% of the country’s total agricultural exports. The industry also plays a vital role in providing employment opportunities, particularly for those living along the Mediterranean coast. However, this sector has been facing various challenges, such as overfishing, illegal fishing practices, and environmental degradation, threatening its sustainability. A value chain analysis can help to identify the various stages of the fisheries sector and their interdependencies. Four value chain stages (onboard, wholesale, retail, and hypermarket) were examined in Damietta, Egypt, for particular fish species (Mullus barbatus, Sardinella aurita, and Diplodus sargus). The following parameters were assessed in all fish samples to perform the value chain study in the sampling areas of small-scale fisheries: thiobarbituric acid (TBA), total volatile nitrogen (TVN), and pH. The results of the TBA tests and TVN analysis revealed notable disparities between the groups. These tests are frequently used to assess the quality and freshness of fish, and their findings revealed that samples with higher concentrations of these substances had more failures. Conclusively, this study recommends stricter regulations on harvest size restrictions, monitoring programs, certification procedures, postharvest facilities, seasonal closures, social enterprises, finance facilities, and habitat protection, as suggested by applying value chain analysis in small-scale fisheries management.
Keywords
{"sdg_fld":["2"]}
Main Subjects
)
View on SCiNiTO