Improving management of future coastal development in Qatar through ecosystem-based management approaches
JA Burt, R Ben-Hamadou, MAR Abdel-Moati… - Ocean & Coastal …, 2017 - Elsevier
The coastline of Qatar is a rich mosaic of productive and diverse ecosystems including
mangrove forests, intertidal mudflats (sabkha), seagrass beds, and coral reefs. These …
mangrove forests, intertidal mudflats (sabkha), seagrass beds, and coral reefs. These …
Agri-food markets in Qatar: Drivers, trends, and policy responses
T Ben Hassen, H El Bilali, M Al-Maadeed - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
Agri-food markets are vital in achieving food security, especially for resource-poor, food-
importing countries such as Qatar. The paper provides an overview of the evolution of agri …
importing countries such as Qatar. The paper provides an overview of the evolution of agri …
Informing research priorities for immature sea turtles through expert elicitation
Although sea turtles have received substantial focus worldwide, research on the immature
life stages is still relatively limited. The latter is of particular importance, given that a large …
life stages is still relatively limited. The latter is of particular importance, given that a large …
Synthesis and evaluation of coastal and marine biodiversity spatial information in the United Arab Emirates for ecosystem-based management
D Mateos-Molina, EB Lamine, M Antonopoulou… - Marine Pollution …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The United Arab Emirates (UAE) host valuable coastal and marine biodiversity that
is subjected to multiple pressures under extreme conditions. To mitigate impacts on marine …
is subjected to multiple pressures under extreme conditions. To mitigate impacts on marine …
Biology and conservation of marine turtles in the northwestern Indian Ocean: a review
HM Al Ameri, S Al Harthi, A Al Kiyumi… - Endangered Species …, 2022 - int-res.com
The northwestern Indian Ocean hosts globally crucial marine biodiversity, which is relatively
understudied. There has, however, been significant research and conservation effort …
understudied. There has, however, been significant research and conservation effort …
Satellite tracking of rehabilitated sea turtles suggests a high rate of short-term survival following release
DP Robinson, K Hyland, G Beukes, A Vettan… - Plos one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
The rehabilitation of wildlife can contribute directly to the conservation of threatened species
by helping to maintain wild populations. This study focused on determining the post …
by helping to maintain wild populations. This study focused on determining the post …
Feminization of hawksbill turtle hatchlings in the twenty-first century at an important regional nesting aggregation
Projected climate change is forecasted to have significant effects on biological systems
worldwide. Marine turtles in particular may be vulnerable, as the sex of their offspring is …
worldwide. Marine turtles in particular may be vulnerable, as the sex of their offspring is …
A multiscale ocean modelling system for the central Arabian/Persian Gulf: From regional to structure scale circulation patterns
E Hanert, AV Mohammed, S Veerasingam… - Estuarine, Coastal and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The Arabian/Persian Gulf (hereafter, the “Gulf”) is one the busiest and fastest
changing sea in the World. Its circulation is primarily driven by the surface water inflow from …
changing sea in the World. Its circulation is primarily driven by the surface water inflow from …
Movements of green turtles from foraging areas of the United Arab Emirates: regional habitat connectivity and use of marine protected areas
NJ Pilcher, MA Antonopoulou, CJ Rodriguez-Zarate… - Marine Biology, 2021 - Springer
Adult sea turtles migrate between foraging areas and nesting sites that may be 100 s–1000
s of km away. Little is known of the connectivity between these sites in the Arabian region for …
s of km away. Little is known of the connectivity between these sites in the Arabian region for …
Somatic growth dynamics of west Atlantic hawksbill sea turtles: a spatio‐temporal perspective
KA Bjorndal, M Chaloupka, VS Saba, CE Diez… - …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Somatic growth dynamics are an integrated response to environmental conditions.
Hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) are long‐lived, major consumers in coral reef …
Hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) are long‐lived, major consumers in coral reef …