Abstract The United Arab of Emirates (UAE) hosts valuable coastal and marine biodiversity,
and oysters are one of the habitants of its marine ecosystem. Oysters play an essential role …

The ecological state of the Persian or Arabian Gulf (hereafter 'Gulf') is in sharp decline. Calls
for comprehensive ecosystem-based management approaches and transboundary …

The agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a key international outcome
for guiding development efforts of nation states. However, SDG targets cover vast areas of …

Seawater desalination has become an accessible option for augmenting freshwater
supplies worldwide. In the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), it has been …

One of the largest and least documented populations of dugongs (Dugong dugon) resides in
the coastal waters of the United Arab Emirates, and waters surrounding Saudi Arabia …

Coastal ecosystems are integral to global carbon cycling and are increasingly recognised
for their role in mitigating climate change. Within these ecosystems, the dynamics of carbon …

Coastal lagoons represent one of the most productive and diverse ecosystems in the United
Arab Emirates (UAE) due to their position at the dynamic transition zone between land and …

Sponges play important role within aquatic ecosystems due to their diverse abilities
including filter-based feeding mechanisms. Hence, this study evaluated the potential use of …

Abstract Over a 41-year period (1979–2019), the climate of the Arabian Gulf (Gulf) exhibited
notable variability. This variation, influenced by mesoscale and globalscale meteorological …

Oyster habitats in the United Arab Emirates are highly diverse marine ecosystems with
fascinating historical cultural and fisheries importance for pearls, but also for provisioning …