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Seaweeds of the Emirates
Seaweeds, Cyanobacteria, seagrasses and mangroves are the principal inshore primary producers in the southern basin of the Arabian Gulf. Of these the...
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Gap in the Continuous Range of Amphiprion clarkii (Pomacentridae) in the Gulf of Thailand (South China Sea). Possible Causes
AbstractAmong the ten species of anemonefish symbiotic anemones recorded for Vietnam, we have distinguished two main species, Entacmaea quadricolor ...
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Screening and characterization of marine actinomycetes from the northern Oman Sea sediments for cytotoxic and antimicrobial activity
A total of 168 actinomycete colonies were isolated from 14 sediment samples of the northern parts of the Oman Sea and were screened for cytotoxic and...
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Growth impacts in a changing ocean: insights from two coral reef fishes in an extreme environment
Determining the life-history consequences for fishes living in extreme and variable environments will be vital in predicting the likely impacts of...
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The Fisheries of the Arabian Sea Large Marine Ecosystem
The fisheries of the Arabian Sea Large Marine Ecosystem, which includes the northern part of the western Indian Ocean, from the Horn of Africa to...
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Gobiiform Fishes of the Arabian Sea
Gobiiform fishes are a highly diverse group with global distribution. In the Arabian Sea, this group is represented by four families—Butidae,...
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Movements of green turtles from foraging areas of the United Arab Emirates: regional habitat connectivity and use of marine protected areas
Adult sea turtles migrate between foraging areas and nesting sites that may be 100 s–1000 s of km away. Little is known of the connectivity between...
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A Looming Chance of Bio Invasion by a Bryozoan Amathia verticillata Among the Sea Fan and Seagrass Population Along Tamil Nadu Coast: A Case Study
A rapid survey was carried out to evaluate the status of a diverging bryozoan Amathia verticillata (delle Chiaje 1822) around the natural milieu...
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The Mountain Regions of the United Arab Emirates: An Ecosystem Perspective
The mountains of the eastern UAE and northern Oman have long been recognized as a distinct biogeographical province hosting a mix of regional,...
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Fishes of the Emirates
Fishes are among the most diverse and abundant groups of animals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and support fisheries that are second most...
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Redescription of the Critically Endangered tentacled butterfly ray, Gymnura tentaculata (Valenciennes in Müller & Henle, 1841) (Myliobatiformes: Gymnuridae) from Iranian waters
Until recently, the tentacled butterfly ray, Gymnura tentaculata (Valenciennes in Müller & Henle,
1841 ), had not been seen for over three decades and...
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Genetic diversity of Hilsa kelee collected from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea
The Kelee shad ( Hilsa kelee ) is currently considered as the only representative species in the genus Hilsa (Clupeidae, Clupeiformes) with a wide...
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Sharks and Rays of the Arabian Sea and Adjacent Waters
A total of 138 chondrichthyan species—11% of the world’s known species—are currently known to occur in the waters surrounding the Arabian Peninsula,...
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Oyster Beds and Reefs of the United Arab Emirates
Oyster habitats in the United Arab Emirates are highly diverse marine ecosystems with fascinating historical cultural and fisheries importance for...
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Acropoma musorstom, a new lanternbelly (Acropomatidae) from the South Pacific and the first record of Acropoma splendens from the Andaman Sea off southwestern Thailand
A new species of the genus Acropoma , A. musorstom sp. nov. is described based on four specimens (126.3–143.0 mm in standard length: SL) collected...
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Spatiotemporal Variability of Aerosol Optical Depth Over the Arabian Peninsula Using MODIS Data
The Arabian Peninsula, located at the western end of the Asian continent, is one of the driest places on Earth, similar to the Sahara Desert in...
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Influence of Climate-Driven Low Oxygen Zones on Fish Biodiversity: A Case Study from the Arabian Sea
Fish biodiversity is at risk globally due to the climate-driven expansion of areas of low dissolved oxygen. The Arabian Sea is one of the three...
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Phylogenetic structure and ecological niche modeling of the red dwarf honey bee across its native range
We evaluated the genetic structure and ecological niche segregation of Apis florea Fabricius 1787 (Apidae: Apini) across its native range using...
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A highly diverse living benthic foraminiferal assemblage in the oxygen deficient zone of the southeastern Arabian Sea
The exchange of seawater between the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, creates a strong seasonality in the southeastern Arabian Sea, including the...
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Geography and Geology of the United Arab Emirates: A Naturalist’s Introduction
The main geographical divisions of the UAE include many sub-environments that nurture the country’s diverse plant and animal life. The UAE’s...