Gulf ecology hit by coastal development
In: Nature: International Weekly Journal of Science. Nature Publishing Group: London. ISSN 0028-0836; e-ISSN 1476-4687, more
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Keywords |
Chemical reactions > Degradation Ecology Ecosystems Environments > Aquatic environment > Marine environment Monitoring > Environmental monitoring Reefs > Biogenic deposits > Coral reefs ISW, United Arab Emirates, Dubai Marine/Coastal |
Abstract |
Dubai's artificial islands are affecting marine ecosystems. Lack of scientific monitoring are seriously threatening ecosystems along the coast of the Gulf, according to an extensive assessment of the region’s marine environment. |
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