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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