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View article: Environmental DNA Metabarcoding in Marine Ecosystems: Global Advances, Methodological Challenges, and Applications in the MENA Region
Environmental DNA Metabarcoding in Marine Ecosystems: Global Advances, Methodological Challenges, and Applications in the MENA Region Open
Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding has transformed marine biodiversity monitoring by allowing non-invasive, cost-effective detection of species with high resolution across diverse marine habitats. A systematic literature search was con…
View article: Species diversity, abundance, and biomass of fish at offshore platforms in the Arabian Gulf
Species diversity, abundance, and biomass of fish at offshore platforms in the Arabian Gulf Open
Documented biodiversity associated with offshore oil and gas platforms has led to growing interest in their potential conversion to artificial reefs under Rigs-to-Reefs (RTR) programmes following decommissioning. In this study, we assessed…
View article: Advancing coral reef ecological engineering for large‐scale seascaping on soft seabeds: a comparison of tiered and biomimetic artificial reef designs
Advancing coral reef ecological engineering for large‐scale seascaping on soft seabeds: a comparison of tiered and biomimetic artificial reef designs Open
In a context where entire marine regions are in decline and many coral reef systems have collapsed, creating novel coral reef ecosystems on soft‐bottom seascapes can serve as ecological restoration at a regional scale. However, seascaping …
View article: Linking oil platforms and natural reefs: insights into mobile epifauna dynamics
Linking oil platforms and natural reefs: insights into mobile epifauna dynamics Open
Introduction Artificial substrates are increasingly employed in marine ecosystems to support benthic communities by providing habitat and enhancing biodiversity, particularly in areas where natural substrates are limited. Understanding the…
View article: Evaluating Climate Change Impacts to Qatar’s Marine Life: A Risk Assessment for SDG 14 (Life Below Water)
Evaluating Climate Change Impacts to Qatar’s Marine Life: A Risk Assessment for SDG 14 (Life Below Water) Open
Marine life is integral to Qatar and the broader Arab region, serving as a cornerstone for biodiversity, economic activity, and cultural heritage. Despite the ambitious targets set by Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, climate change i…
View article: Are offshore platforms a good candidate to restore functional diversity of reef fish communities in the Arabian Gulf?
Are offshore platforms a good candidate to restore functional diversity of reef fish communities in the Arabian Gulf? Open
Human-made structures are ubiquitous in the marine realm. Complex structures such as oil and gas\nplatforms may constitute a suitable habitat for species in areas where natural reefs have been highly\ndegraded by coastal development. We he…
View article: Expanding ocean protection and peace: a window for science diplomacy in the Gulf
Expanding ocean protection and peace: a window for science diplomacy in the Gulf Open
The ecological state of the Persian or Arabian Gulf (hereafter ‘Gulf') is in sharp decline. Calls for comprehensive ecosystem-based management approaches and transboundary conservation have gone largely unanswered, despite mounting marine …
View article: Spatial patterns of reef fishes and corals in the thermally extreme waters of Qatar
Spatial patterns of reef fishes and corals in the thermally extreme waters of Qatar Open
The Persian Gulf is a thermally extreme environment in which reef corals have adapted to survive through temperature ranges that would be lethal to corals from other regions. Despite offering a unique opportunity to better understand how c…
View article: Coral Research and Nursery Farm Project
Coral Research and Nursery Farm Project Open
In the framework of the Coral Management Plan for the North Field Expansion Project (NFE) and North Field Production Sustainability Project (NFPS), Qatargas has partnered with the Environmental Science Center (ESC) to develop the first lan…
View article: Population genetic structure of a major reef-building coral species Acropora downingi in northeastern Arabian Peninsula
Population genetic structure of a major reef-building coral species Acropora downingi in northeastern Arabian Peninsula Open
Current seawater temperatures around the northeastern Arabian Peninsula resemble future global forecasts as temperatures > 35 °C are commonly observed in summer. To provide a more fundamental aim of understanding the structure of wild popu…
View article: SURVIVAL ESTIMATES OF BYCATCH INDIVIDUALS DISCARDED FROM BIVALVE DREDGES
SURVIVAL ESTIMATES OF BYCATCH INDIVIDUALS DISCARDED FROM BIVALVE DREDGES Open
The fate of released bycatch is an issue of great interest for fisheries research and management. Survival experiments were carried out to assess the survival capacity of animals damaged and discarded during clam dredging operations. Three…
View article: Towards Better Surveillance for Coral Ecosystems in Qatar: Stakeholder Engagement in EBM Approach
Towards Better Surveillance for Coral Ecosystems in Qatar: Stakeholder Engagement in EBM Approach Open
More recently, Qatar has undergone a remarkable social and economic transformation in less than a generation. Although Qataris have a historic connection to the sea, dating back to the pearl diving days in the 19th century, the marine envi…
View article: Using vertebrate environmental DNA from seawater in biomonitoring of marine habitats
Using vertebrate environmental DNA from seawater in biomonitoring of marine habitats Open
Conservation and management of marine biodiversity depends on biomonitoring of marine habitats, but current approaches are resource‐intensive and require different approaches for different organisms. Environmental DNA (eDNA) extracted from…
View article: Consequences of marine barriers for genetic diversity of the coral‐specialist yellowbar angelfish from the Northwestern Indian Ocean
Consequences of marine barriers for genetic diversity of the coral‐specialist yellowbar angelfish from the Northwestern Indian Ocean Open
Ocean circulation, geological history, geographic distance, and seascape heterogeneity play an important role in phylogeography of coral‐dependent fishes. Here, we investigate potential genetic population structure within the yellowbar ang…
View article: Independent effects of habitat and stream typology on macroinvertebrate communities in Mediterranean-type intermittent streams
Independent effects of habitat and stream typology on macroinvertebrate communities in Mediterranean-type intermittent streams Open
Macroinvertebrate-based water quality assessment in temporary streams is an important yet still understudied issue. Investigat-ing different aspects of macroinvertebrate distribution in these streams is therefore highly necessary for the s…
View article: Plegadognathus bonariensis (Acari: Halacaridae): First halacarid mite report from Qatar
Plegadognathus bonariensis (Acari: Halacaridae): First halacarid mite report from Qatar Open
In this study, the genus Plegadognathus Morselli, 1981 with the species P. bonariensis. Viets, 1936) is recorded from Qatar for the first time. Diagnoses for the genus Plegadognathus and the short description of female of P. bonariensis ar…
View article: First record of Halacarus actenos Trouessart, 1889 (Halacaridae, Acari) from Portugal
First record of Halacarus actenos Trouessart, 1889 (Halacaridae, Acari) from Portugal Open
In this study, the genus Halacarus Gosse, 1855 with the species H. actenos Trouessart, 1889 is recorded from Algarve region of Albufeira coast, Portugal for the first time. Diagnoses for the genus Halacarus and the description of male and …
View article: Spatial and environmental drivers of biodiversity, ecology and biogeography of coral communities in SW of the Arabian/Persian Gulf
Spatial and environmental drivers of biodiversity, ecology and biogeography of coral communities in SW of the Arabian/Persian Gulf Open
Arabian Gulf coral communities are particularly known for their utmost tolerance and adaptation to region’s extreme environmental conditions. However, stress through increasing sea temperatures, salinities, sustained coastal development, e…
View article: Spatial and environmental drivers of biodiversity, ecology and biogeography of coral communities in SW of the Arabian/Persian Gulf
Spatial and environmental drivers of biodiversity, ecology and biogeography of coral communities in SW of the Arabian/Persian Gulf Open
Arabian Gulf coral communities are particularly known for their utmost tolerance and adaptation to region’s extreme environmental conditions. However, stress through increasing sea temperatures, salinities, sustained coastal development, e…
View article: A large aggregation of self‐fragmenting mushroom corals in the Arabian/Persian Gulf
A large aggregation of self‐fragmenting mushroom corals in the Arabian/Persian Gulf Open
The Arabian/Persian Gulf is a relatively shallow, semi-enclosed sea at high tropical latitudes, surrounded by desert land with limited water exchange, high salinities, and extreme annual fluctuations of surface temperatures (Sheppard et al…
View article: Fouling assemblages on offshore oil platforms: diverse vertical reefs in the Arabian Gulf
Fouling assemblages on offshore oil platforms: diverse vertical reefs in the Arabian Gulf Open
Coral reefs are one of the most biologically diverse and complex marine ecosystems that are being degraded at rapid rates. This consistent steadily trend is especially critical in coastal areas that have experienced an impressive coastal d…
View article: Coral bleaching in extreme environments: speciesspecific thermal tolerance limits
Coral bleaching in extreme environments: speciesspecific thermal tolerance limits Open
Increasing seawater temperatures are being measured worldwide, causing coral bleaching events during which the symbiosis between the coral host and its symbiotic zooxanthellae is disrupted, and a global decline in reef corals. In the Arabi…
View article: Vertical zonation and functional diversity of fish assemblages revealed by ROV videos at oil platforms in The Gulf
Vertical zonation and functional diversity of fish assemblages revealed by ROV videos at oil platforms in The Gulf Open
About one third of the oil and gas extracted worldwide comes from offshore sources. There is currently thousands of large-scale oil and gas platforms spread across the seas and coastal oceans, from the North Sea to the seas of South Asia. …