Fish identification in the Red Sea, particularly in Saudi Arabia, has a long history. Because
of the vast fish diversity in Saudi Arabia, proper species identification is required. Indeed …

Intensified coastal development is compromising the health and functioning of marine
ecosystems. A key example of this is the Red Sea, a biodiversity hotspot subjected to …

Climate change poses an urgent threat to biodiversity that demands societal responses. The
magnitude of this challenge is reflected in recent international commitments to protect 30 …

Microplastics (MPs) constitute the majority of marine plastic litter. The pollution caused by
MPs has been categorized as a gradual and persistent crisis, but little is known about its …

Despite the large size and economic value of the species, populations of oceanic manta ray
(Mobula birostris) are often poorly studied and almost completely undescribed in the Red …

Aim Giant clams are iconic bivalves known to serve numerous ecological roles contributing
to the functioning of coral reef ecosystems. In the next decade, giant clams will continue to …

Connectivity, the exchange of individuals and genes among geographically separated
marine populations, plays a key role in coral reef biodiversity and resilience. The Red Sea is …

The Red Sea is particularly biodiverse, hosting high levels of endemism and numerous
populations whose extinction risk is heightened by their relative isolation. Elasmobranchs …

Identifying migratory pathways and linking nesting sites to foraging areas is essential for
effective conservation management of migratory species, such as marine turtles. Post …

The movement of organisms facilitated by anthropogenic activities is a serious threat to
marine diversity, especially for endemic species that may be outcompeted from non …