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AuthorGiraldes, Bruno Welter
AuthorSmyth, David
AuthorChatting, Mark
AuthorAl-Ashwel, Aisha A.
AuthorAl-Omary, Najat H.
AuthorMello, Lucas
AuthorEngmann, Amanda
AuthorLeitão, Alexandra
Available date2024-06-25T08:45:42Z
Publication Date2023
Publication NameRegional Studies in Marine Science
ResourceScopus
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2023.103172
ISSN23524855
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/56225
AbstractThe historical collapse of the pearl oyster ecosystem in the Arabian-Persian Gulf contributed to the long-term loss of biological and economic functionality within key shallow-water marine environments. This study introduces important aspects for supporting the restoration of this iconic ecosystem. For instance, resident standing stocks in the southwestern ecoregion would be ideal for an aquaculture initiative; juveniles might be collected after the summer; lower regional salinity (42ppt) might increase the animal sizes in an aquaculture basis; shallow areas near seagrasses might be ideal coastal areas for reintroduction; vertical hard substrates (e.g. artificial reefs) might be used for juvenile's reintroduction. The results suggest that Pinctada radiata is and was the dominant habitat enhancer within the historical and present ecosystem complexes of the studied Gulf and should be considered a priority species for restoration due to its habitat remediation service. Restoring the filtration functionality of these oyster seascapes and the associated recovery of the trophic chain could also support the rejuvenation of accompanying seascapes within the studied Gulf, such as coral reefs, seagrasses, and the associated fish stock. Illustrating how the southwestern Arabian-Persian Gulf coast presents a unique opportunity to restore and manage an iconic habitat and historical natural asset.
SponsorThis publication was made possible by the NPRP award [NPRP9-394-1-090 "The Pearl Oyster: from national icon to guardian of Qatar's marine environment"]. The findings herein reflect the work and are solely the authors' responsibility. Open Access funding provided by the Qatar National Library. All authors approved the version of the manuscript to be published.
Languageen
PublisherElsevier B.V.
SubjectBiogeography
Bivalve inctada radiata
Indian ocean
Marine ecology
Restoration
Threatened ecosystem
TitleIncreasing knowledge to restore oyster beds and related services in the Arabian-Persian Gulf
TypeArticle
Volume Number66
dc.accessType Full Text


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