Environmental Concerns for the Future of Gulf Coral Reefs

Sheppard, Charles; Al-Husiani, Mohsen; Al-Jamali, F.; Al-Yamani, Faiza; Baldwin, Rob; Bishop, James M.; Benzoni, Francesca; Dutrieux, Éric; Dulvy, Nicholas K.; Durvasula, Subba Rao V.; Jones, David A.; Loughland, Ron; Medio, David; Nithyanandan, Manickam; Pilling, Graham M.; Polikarpov, I. G.; Price, Andrew; Purkis, Sam J.; Riegl, Bernhard; Saburova, Maria; Samimi-Namin, Kaveh; Taylor, Oliver; Wilson, Simon; Zainal, Khadija

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“…1b; ANOVA F (2) = 289.7, p b 0.001, Tukey's p b 0.001 each). These data are particularly important for adding to the historical baseline for Umm Al-Arshan, where only 14 species had previously been reported (Abdel-Moati, 2006), and current species richness observed here exceeds that reported for any other sites in Qatar in a 2007 nationwide survey (Sheppard et al, 2012). Although these observations are generally positive, shifts in community structure suggest that this assemblage is still undergoing recovery.…”

Section: Qatar's Coral Communitiessupporting

confidence: 47%

“…Surveys in 2004 showed that Acropora had begun recolonizing the off-shore sites of Umm Al-Arshan and Halul island (Abdel-Moati, 2006), but most were juveniles (80% b6.3 cm diameter) and overall coral cover remained depressed (b 10%) (Foster et al, 2013). Extensive nation-wide surveys in 2007/8 found Acropora only at Halul, and several species that had been reported in earlier surveys were no longer observed in Qatar (Sheppard et al, 2010(Sheppard et al, , 2012.…”

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confidence: 80%

“…Coastal dredging, reclamation, and channelization expanded rapidly, and the cumulative impacts of these projects would have represented a large-scale and long-term stressor for nearshore coral communities (Richer, 2008;Sheppard et al, 2012;van Lavieren et al, 2011). The decade was capped with yet another bleaching event in 2010, pushing many of the already stressed coastal ecosystems over the edge.…”

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confidence: 99%

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“…Similar to the recommendations of global reviews, our assessment found that research priorities for coral reef communities in the Gulf were not focused on development-based, or anthropogenic activities, which is surprising given that recent research has focused almost entirely on this area. Recent assessments of the Gulf, which have focused almost entirely on the role of coastal development in structuring Gulf coral reef ecosystems, have shown that cumulative impacts and increasing exploitation are resulting in substantial worsening of the Gulf’s health (Sheppard et al, 2010, 2012; Sale et al, 2011, Grandcourt, 2012; Burt et al, 2012). …”

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Critical research needs for identifying future changes in Gulf coral reef ecosystems

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Expert opinion was assessed to identify current knowledge gaps in determining future changes in Arabian/ Persian Gulf (thereafter ‘Gulf’) coral reefs. Thirty-one participants submitted 71 research questions that were peer-assessed in terms of scientific importance (i.e., filled a knowledge gap and was a research priority) and efficiency in resource use (i.e., was highly feasible and ecologically broad). Ten research questions, in six major research areas, were highly important for both understanding Gulf coral reef ecosystems and also an efficient use of limited research resources. These questions mirrored global evaluations of the importance of understanding and evaluating biodiversity, determining the potential impacts of climate change, the role of anthropogenic impacts in structuring coral reef communities, and economically evaluating coral reef communities. These questions provide guidance for future research on coral reef ecosystems within the Gulf, and enhance the potential for assessment and management of future changes in this globally significant region.

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“…These activities and conditions lead to reduced water and air quality, impaired natural processes and reduced productivity of ecosystems (Nadeem & Hameed 2008;Sale et al 2011;Sheppard et al 2012). Given the potential environmental impacts of the rapid pace of development, the EAD requires that EIAs be provided for development and industrial projects before they are constructed.…”

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An evaluation of environmental impact assessment in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is undergoing extremely rapid economic growth and experiencing a related increase in infrastructure and industrial development. If not managed properly, this growth can lead to significant impacts on the natural environment. Environmental impact assessment (EIA) practice in Abu Dhabi is approximately 10 years old. During the period, the number of EIAs conducted each year has increased considerably. This research activity evaluates the performance of the system as documented in legislation, relevant documents and current practices. The current system is compared with evaluation criteria from Christopher Wood. The analysis reveals that the Abu Dhabi process is strong in its legal basis, coverage, screening, scoping and review of the report. Areas that need improvement include better specification of alternatives in design, integration of EIAs into final decision-making, monitoring of the overall process, public consultation and ongoing impact monitoring. A discussion of public involvement and impact monitoring provides the context for potential future enhancements to strengthen the Abu Dhabi system.

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Environmental Concerns for the Future of Gulf Coral Reefs

Cited by 34 publications

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An assessment of Qatar's coral communities in a regional context

An assessment of Qatar's coral communities in a regional context

Critical research needs for identifying future changes in Gulf coral reef ecosystems

An evaluation of environmental impact assessment in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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