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Dynamics of Dipsastraea pallida-symbiont association following bleaching events across the northern Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
Reef-building corals are in obligate symbiosis with dinoflagellates of the family Symbiodiniaceae. The partnership, however, is prone to breakdown as...
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Remote Sensing Techniques for Investigating Natural Resources Deterioration: Application on Agricultural Degradation in Sultanate Oman
Agriculture is an important economic sector that provides food and other resources for the global population. However, various environmental and...
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Maturation, Spawning, and Feeding Habits of the Indian Mackerel Rastrelliger kanagurta (Cuvier, 1817) from the Sea of Oman off the Sohar Coast, Sultanate of Oman
The reproduction and feeding in the Indian mackerel Rastrelliger kanagurta (Cuvier 1817) were studied from the coast of Sohar, Sultanate of Oman from...
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Engagement of fishers in citizen science enhances the knowledge on alien decapods in Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea)
The eastern Mediterranean Sea is facing an unprecedented crisis due to the introduction and spread of alien species through the Suez Canal. Early...
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The Growth of Pomatomus saltatrix (Pomatomidae) from the Southeastern Coast of the Mediterranean Sea
AbstractGrowth parameters of any species are fundamental for eco-biological and dynamic studies. Since the quality of these parameters’ estimations...
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Population structure of two morphotypes of Sideroxylon mascatense (A.DC.) T.D.Penn. in Oman
Sideroxylon mascatense (A.DC.) T.D.Penn is a wild fruit-producing plant belonging to the family Sapotaceae and found in North Africa, the Middle...
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First record of Abnormal Otoliths in the Greater Weever Trachinus draco (Trachinidae) in the Black Sea
AbstractThe main objective of the study was to analyze the abnormal status in the sagitta morphology of the Trachinus draco in the Black Sea. For...
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New ecological and phylogenetic insights in the boring barnacle Berndtia Utinomi, 1950 (Acrothoracica: Lithoglyptidae) reveal higher diversity, new hosts, and range extension to the Western Indian Ocean
The acrothoracican genus Berndtia Utinomi, 1950 includes small barnacles known to bore into the calcareous skeleton of living scleractinian corals of...
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Biological Characteristics, Population Dynamics and Fisheries Management of Pomadasys commersonnii (Lacepède, 1802) in the Arabian Sea Coast of Oman
This study investigates the biology and stock characteristics of the small spotted grunt Pomadasys commersonnii (Lacepède, 1801) in the waters of the...
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Genetic diversification, population structure, and geophylogeny of the Scarface rockskipper Istiblennius pox (Teleostei: Blenniidae) in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea
Population structure, genetic diversity, and geophylogeny of five populations of the Scarface rockskipper, Istiblennius pox Springer & Williams,
1994 ...
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Uncovering the hidden taxonomic diversity of fungi in Oman
Hot desert regions are undoubtedly challenging to fungal survival on the Arabian Peninsula. Fungi are, however, recognized as the most...
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Reproduction and Feeding of the Indian Oil Sardine Sardinella longiceps Val. from Mahout along the Arabian Sea Coast of Oman
The reproductive biology and feeding habits of the Indian oil sardine Sardinella longiceps Val. studied from the coast of Mahout, Oman for a period...
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Challenges of Sea Turtle Conservation in African Territorial Waters: The Way Out
This paper presents a review of challenges and threats deterring effective marine turtle conservation on the continental shelf of Africa to identify...
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Remote and non-invasive quantification of ‘Tattoo Skin Disease-Like’ dermatopathy in endangered Arabian Sea humpback whales using drone photography
Arabian Sea humpback whales ( Megaptera novaeangliae ; ASHW) are listed as Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)....
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Diversity, diversification and distribution of Iranian vertebrates: the legacy of mountains uplifting, past climatic oscillations, sea level fluctuations and geographical barriers
Identifying historical drivers of biodiversity distribution patterns is a central issue in ecology and biogeography. Iran is a biodiversity-rich...
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A new ponyfish, Deveximentum mekranensis (Teleostei: Leiognathidae), from the Gulf of Oman
A new species of ponyfish, Deveximentum mekranensis , is described based on specimens collected from the Gulf of Oman. The new species is...
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Population Biology Including Population Structure, Spawning Cycle, and Maturity of Plectorhinchus schotaf (Forsskål, 1775) (Family: Haemulidae) Collected from the Arabian Sea Coast of Oman
The minstrel sweetlips Plectorhinchus schotaf (Haemulidae) is an important species harvested in the traditional fishery in Oman, but there is a lack...
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Small Watercrafts on the Western Indian Ocean: Interaction of Human and the Sea in the Pre-oil Era
This chapter gives an overview about the small watercrafts, used in the countries along the Western Indian Ocean from the nineteenth century until...
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Global phylogeography of ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys spp.): evolution, demography, connectivity, and conservation
Globally distributed marine taxa are well suited for investigations of biogeographic impacts on genetic diversity, connectivity, and population...
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Strategies for Monitoring and Management of Marine Fisheries Resources of the Sultanate of Oman
In a fisheries development plan, the prime objective set would be no depletion of commercially exploitable stocks through strategies of rational...