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Research findings, independent perspectives and lessons from the work of turning science into impact.
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Marine science
Authors: Fawaghy Alhashmi, Maryam Alhefeiti, Shaher Bano Mirza and Fouad Lamghari Ridouane.The process of cleaning, annotating data and applying augmentation.Abstract: The existence of whales and dolphins serves as a key…
Marine science
Authors: Sabhah Ali Obaid Alhmoudi, Hanan Rashed Alsharari Aldhanhani, Fouad Lamghari Ridouane, Mohamed Ateeg, Aseela Al Moalla, Shaher Bano Mirza.Map of Fujairah offshore waters showing precise baseline survey locations…
Marine science
Authors: Aishah Saeed Jumah Alabdouli, Muhammed Sirajul Huda Kalathingal, Shaher Bano Mirza*, Fouad Lamghari Ridouane.A map of the study area where the oil leaks were observed.Abstract: Oil spills negatively impact the e…
Marine science
Explore how the Jaywun expedition and multi-agency collaboration are securing the UAE’s marine sovereignty through advanced seafloor mapping and climate research.
Marine science
Authors: Leandro Aranha , Juan Pablo Torres-Florez.Fluke hanging from fishing year after amputation.Abstract: Whale interactions with fishing gear pose a major anthropogenic threat, yet entanglements in South Atlantic tr…
Marine science
Why marine conservation and ecosystem restoration projects face structural failure without a governance framework.
Marine science
Cetaceans are highly mobile marine species that pose substantial research challenges due to their wide home ranges, migratory behavior, and low detectability across vast and remote oceanic regions. These realities, combi…
Marine science
Releasing a rehabilitated sea turtle back into the ocean is a moment of hope and fulfillment. Watching these incredible creatures return to their natural habitat highlights the dedication and effort of conservation teams…
Marine science
Plastic pollution has become a serious threat to our oceans and marine life. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste end up in the sea, causing long-lasting damage to marine ecosystems. From tiny plankton to large …
Marine science
A technical analysis of coral reef restoration techniques FRC, focusing on heat-tolerant "Super Corals" and collaborative marine conservation in the UAE.
Marine science
Authors: Nabil Mansour, Ahmed G. Ismail, Sabhah Alhmoudi, Fouad Lamghari.Net biofouling and net-biting behavior of 174 days old seabream fish reared in (A) polyculture cages with rabbitfish and (B) monoculture cages. F: …
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Dolphins are ecosystem indicators, not symbols. Their health reflects ocean conditions, pollution levels, and food chain stability.
Marine science
Coral restoration fails without water quality control. Without fixing pollution and runoff, restoration remains cosmetic and unsustainable.
Marine science
Habitat mapping underpins marine decisions by revealing ecosystems, risks, and trade-offs. Without it, management actions are guesswork.
Marine science
The ocean is more than water—it is life. Covering over 70% of our planet, oceans provide food, livelihoods, climate regulation, and a home for countless species. Protecting them is essential for our survival.Oceans face …
Marine science
Years of marine fieldwork taught me that real protection needs enforcement, local engagement, and system-wide thinking—not just lines on a map.
Marine science
Turtle conservation fails when efforts focus only on nesting beaches; protecting entire marine ecosystems is key to survival.
Marine science
Seashells provide important insights into marine ecosystems, but traditional identification methods can be slow and prone to error. In Fujairah, home to a diverse range of marine life along the Gulf of Oman, researchers …
