WWF maps coral reefs in Arabian Gulf June 22, 2006
Posted by Andy Carroll in : Conservation , trackbackThe WWF reports that it has helped prepare the first map of coral habitats in the southwestern Arabian Gulf, which highlights some of the most extensive and biologically important reefs around the offshore islands and banks of the United Arab Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Qatar’s harbour. This is all part of the Coral Reef Investigations in Abu Dhabi and Eastern Qatar project, which aims to help resource managers assess the quantity and quality of marine resources. From the WWF website;
“The project has shown that most Gulf coral reefs are in good health,” commented Majid Al Mansouri, Board Member of the Emirates Wildlife Society, an associate organization of WWF in the United Arab Emirates.
“The coral reefs that had suffered severe damage due to past temperature fluctuations should recover and regain their former splendour, provided that no disturbance occurs. With the help of this coral reef map, future protection measures will be made much easier.”
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