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AD Ports, CMA CGM, and Ecocean partner up to preserve biodiversity:The UAE’s AD Ports Group, French global shipping conglomerate CMA CGM, and French aquatic biodiversity company Ecocean have inked a scientific cooperation framework agreement to install 48 biohuts in Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port, according to a statement. The biohuts will be installed in 1Q 2024 at CMA CGM’s terminal that is currently under construction. The pilot phase will last five years.
How it works: The biohuts come in the shape of modular cages made from eco-friendly, non-toxic materials and provide refuge for marine species to restore biodiversity in coastal and harbor areas, the statement notes. The huts act as an artificial habitat allowing for reproduction and nursery functions, helping young fish reach the sufficient size to contribute to the growth of local populations, according to Ecocean website.
CMA is no stranger to climate-friendly initiatives: The shipping group is involved in the biodiversity protection and restoration projects in the Middle East, including coral reef restoration in the UAE. The group also redesigned shipping routes so as not to disrupt breeding and migration areas, setting maximum travel speed of 10 knots in known whale breeding areas, the statement notes.
