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Egypt studies seabed dredging to protect Delta coastline after identifying 3 billion cubic meters of sand
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The Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is exploring the use of modern dredging technology to pump sand from the seabed onto beaches. This initiative aims to protect the Nile Delta's coastline from climate change impacts and rising sea levels. Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sweilam emphasized that any new protection method must undergo comprehensive technical, economic, environmental, and social feasibility studies. The Shore Protection Authority SPA states that the northern coast of the Nile Delta is highly vulnerable to sea-level rise, which threatens natural resources, agricultural land, and exacerbates coastal erosion and salinization. Dr. Mohamed Hassan Ghattas, Chairman of the SPA, explained that the Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger TSHD is a widely used method for beach nourishment, extracting sand from the seabed within 30 kilometers offshore to manage costs. Environmental considerations are crucial to prevent harm to the marine environment, with dredging planned at a depth of about 16 meters. Surveys indicate over 3 billion cubic meters of sand are available offshore the Delta, sufficient for coastal erosion and raising beach levels. The government is also implementing other coastal protection measures, including concrete barriers and sand pumping, as part of a strategic plan to mitigate climate change impacts and protect the entire Delta region for future generations.
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