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Environmental contamination in mangrove crustaceans inhabiting Qatari waters
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
The increasing level of pollutants in the marine environment is a major concern in all countries, in particular where the main diet is seafood. The major goal of this project was to assess the level of pollution and their ...
First Impact Assessment of Genotoxic Components in the Qatari Marine Environment
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
The Arabian Gulf is a semi-enclosed sea with very high evaporation and low discharge rates resulting in extreme saline and thermal conditions. Additionally the system is characterized by a weak hydrodynamic flushing resulting ...
Investigating the biodiversity and current status of the historically renowned oyster beds of Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
The "Pearl Oyster" Pinctada radiata has long been associated with the nation of Qatar. Historically pearl oysters were harvested in huge quantities in the Arabian Gulf with Qatari pearls making up a large percentage of the ...
Prevalence of microplastics in the marine waters of Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
The issue of plastic pollution in the marine environment is of increasing global concern. As plastics typically have an intrinsic durability, water insolubility and slow degradation rates, debris has now become both ...
Uncovering responses of zooplankton community to CO2 acidification in Qatar coastal waters
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
The combustion of fossil fuels is pushing atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) to unprecedented levels. This rapid increase in atmospheric CO2 is causing global changes, with noticeable increases in temperature, ...
Marine collection in Qatar - basis for biodiversity management
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Biological Collections, which deal directly with identifying and documenting biodiversity, have a major role in assisting biodiversity management. They form the basis for research, documenting flora and fauna and creating ...