Nile Delta

Nile delta (Egypt): a low lying area of the Nile delta comprising lagoons and wetlands with a length of about 118 km. The area hosts 14 million person and the resident are situated at the narrow strip around Nile river. The main coastal issues of this case are erosion, water quality and conflicts among coastal uses (urban development, tourism, industry and fishing). Responsible person: Dr. Suzan Kholeif Institution: National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries Contacts: Email: Suzan_Kholeif@yahoo.com suzankholeif@gmail.com Telephone: (+2)0106635389 (+2) 034283048