This chapter introduces the environmental gradients that characterize the broader Red Sea
habitat. The Red Sea is formed by an actively spreading rift and notably has only one natural …

Mangroves habitat present an important resource for large coastal communities benefiting
from activities such as fisheries, forest products and clean water as well as protection …

Algal blooms in the marginal productive seas of the Indian Ocean are projected to become
more prevalent over the coming decades. They reach from lower latitudes up to the coast of …

Mangroves are endemic forest communities in tropical and subtropical coastal zones.
China's Hainan Island is very rich in mangrove plant species. In recent years, due to climate …

Persian Gulf is surrounded by the most active dust source regions of the world. Every year,
millions of tons of dust are deposited in this area causing significant adverse effects. This …

Air pollution from shipping emissions poses significant health and environmental risks,
particularly in the coastal regions. For the first time, this region as one of the busiest seas …

In September 2015, the members of United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development with universal applicability of 17 Sustainable Development Goals …

Land-cover change is a critical concern due to its climatic, ecological, and socioeconomic
consequences. In this study, we used multiple variables including precipitation, vegetation …

Dust deposition can supply nutrients to the ocean and affect phytoplankton growth.
However, the impact of dust deposition on phytoplankton biomass in varying trophic regions …

Drylands cover about 40% of the world's land area and support two billion people, most of
them living in developing countries that are at risk due to land degradation. Over the last few …