The fishing community of El Max, near Alexandria, Egypt, is on the brink of environmental crises due to rising sea levels and other risks like pollution and land subsidence. Although residents, like fisherman Ahmed Gaz, share a deep emotional connection to the sea, a study found that 90% do not plan to evacuate, often dismissing the threat of climate change as too far off. Experts indicate that the community's focus on immediate challenges overshadows the pressing need to address these looming environmental threats, leading to a lack of preparedness for future displacement.
Ahmed Gaz, a lifelong fisherman in El Max, acknowledges the sea's significance to his life, stating, 'My whole life is in the sea. My life, my work and my livelihood.'
Mohamed Abdrabo highlights the disconnect between rising sea levels and local understanding, stating, 'People are not interested in the far future' due to current economic struggles.
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