Effects of environment on source water for desalination plants on the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia

Azis, P.K.A.; Al-Tisan, Ibrahim; Al-Daili, Mohammad; Green, Troy N.; Dalvi, Abdul Ghani I.; Javeed, M.A.

doi:10.1016/s0011-9164(00)00132-6

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“…The most abundant phytoplankton was observed during October (autumn), while minimum during August (summer). This was also observed by Abdulaziz et al (2000) in the coastal waters of Saudi Arabia. During autumn, phytoplankton peaks were primarily due to the presence of Dinophyceae, Cyanophyceae and Chlorophyceae.…”

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Temporal variations in abundance and species richness of phytoplankton with emphasis on diatoms in the subtidal waters of Umm Al-Namil Island, north-western Arabian Gulf of the ROPME Sea Area

Al-Mutairi¹,

Subrahmanyam²,

Ali³

et al. 2020

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Aim: The present study aimed to understand the physico-chemical factors affecting the abundance and species richness of phytoplankton communities, with emphasis on diatoms at the end of the intertidal zone and start of subtidal zone. Methodology: Water quality and phytoplankton community species richness and abundance were measured in the subtidal waters of Umm Al-Namil Island, Kuwait Bay. Kruskal-Wallis statistical approach was used to measure the effect of various environmental parameters on abundance and species richness as well as abundance-species richness relationships using R statistical software. Results: The physico-chemical parameters showed variations at each sampling event as well as within the same season. Total phytoplankton mean abundance values in summer (22.26 ± 0.66 ind. 5l-1) and winter (21.63 ± 0.52 ind. 5l-1) did not significantly vary and the lowest mean abundance was observed during spring (26.36 ± 0.33 ind. 5l-1). Species abundance showed clear pattern with the events, resulting in somehow a negative relationship. Mean species richness was highest during autumn (24.59 ± 1.51), while no significant difference was observed between spring (11.09 ± 0.33), winter (10.47 ± 0.51) and summer (10.11 ± 0.66). The results indicate that phytoplankton species richness and species abundance in Umm Al-Namil Island varied temporally in response to fluctuations in environmental conditions. Interpretation: The end of intertidal zone and beginning of subtidal zone is affluent in diverse forms of phytoplankton species, specifically diatoms since Kuwait Bay is a eutrophic area mainly due to sewage and urbanization. Therefore, a temporal monitoring is required in order to observe any changes in either physico-chemical or biological factors with time and that will help in future conservation and restoration programs. Conservation approaches should be considered seriously since some diatoms like Melosira moniliformis, Gyrosigma diminutum, Fragilaria martyi, Hemidiscus cuneiformis, Planktoniella sol and Amphiprora plicata have been observed only at one event despite abundance and season.

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Temporal variations in abundance and species richness of phytoplankton with emphasis on diatoms in the subtidal waters of Umm Al-Namil Island, north-western Arabian Gulf of the ROPME Sea Area

Al-Mutairi¹,

Subrahmanyam²,

Ali³

et al. 2020

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“…In turn, the impact of thermal pollution around power plants will exacerbate the impact of climate change in the local marine environment. Like other critical coastal infrastructure, nuclear plants are also exposed to coastal erosion, sea-level rise and coastal flooding, as well as intake blockages from jellyfish mass outbreaks [95,246]. Climate-proof engineering is being incorporated into nuclear plant developments [247], and more favourable thermo-aquatic conditions could be considered for future nuclear energy plans by selecting alternate sites to ensure higher plant efficiency [244].…”

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“…In addition, depending on the technology, desalination plants are exposed to changes in coastal water conditions, with some of the larger installations in the I-RSA drawing water at a rate of more than 120 million m 3 per day [20]. The efficiency and stability of their systems can be limited by increasing water temperature and salinity, as well as mass jellyfish and algal blooms [246]. The desalination sector across the RSA already experiences disruption and damages from mass jellyfish ingress and HABs, which are likely to become more frequent and severe in the future [95,246,252].…”

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“…The efficiency and stability of their systems can be limited by increasing water temperature and salinity, as well as mass jellyfish and algal blooms [246]. The desalination sector across the RSA already experiences disruption and damages from mass jellyfish ingress and HABs, which are likely to become more frequent and severe in the future [95,246,252]. Toxic HABs near desalination plants have forced cessation of operations for days due to serious human health concerns [248,252].…”

Section: Water and Desalination Plantsmentioning

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A Regional Review of Marine and Coastal Impacts of Climate Change on the ROPME Sea Area

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The Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment (ROPME) Sea Area (RSA) in the northern Indian Ocean, which comprises the Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the northern Arabian Sea, already experiences naturally extreme environmental conditions and incorporates one of the world’s warmest seas. There is growing evidence that climate change is already affecting the environmental conditions of the RSA, in areas including sea temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, and sea level, which are set to continue changing over time. The cumulative impacts of these changes on coastal and marine ecosystems and dependent societies are less well documented, but are likely to be significant, especially in the context of other human stressors. This review represents the first regional synthesis of observed and predicted climate change impacts on marine and coastal ecosystems across the ROPME Sea Area and their implications for dependent societies. Climate-driven ecological changes include loss of coral reefs due to bleaching and the decline of fish populations, while socio-economic impacts include physical impacts from sea-level rise and cyclones, risk to commercial wild capture fisheries, disruption to desalination systems and loss of tourism. The compilation of this review is aimed to support the development of targeted adaptation actions and to direct future research within the RSA.

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“…Large aggregations of jellyfish, also known as "blooms, " are associated with numerous negative socio-economic impacts. Jellyfish clog fishing nets (Nagata et al, 2009), reduce catch quality (Quiñones et al, 2013), obstruct power plant cooling intakes (Abdul Azis et al, 2000), and sting beachgoers (De Donno et al, 2014). Blooms also cause problems for aquaculture by fouling net pens and jellyfish nematocyst-rich mucus is responsible for fish gill disorders .…”

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Insights on Bloom Forming Jellyfish (Class: Scyphozoa) in the Gulf of Mexico: Environmental Tolerance Ranges and Limits Suggest Differences in Habitat Preference and Resistance to Climate Change Among Congeners

Frolova

Miglietta

2020

Front. Mar. Sci.

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Effects of environment on source water for desalination plants on the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia

Cited by 42 publications

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Temporal variations in abundance and species richness of phytoplankton with emphasis on diatoms in the subtidal waters of Umm Al-Namil Island, north-western Arabian Gulf of the ROPME Sea Area

Temporal variations in abundance and species richness of phytoplankton with emphasis on diatoms in the subtidal waters of Umm Al-Namil Island, north-western Arabian Gulf of the ROPME Sea Area

A Regional Review of Marine and Coastal Impacts of Climate Change on the ROPME Sea Area

Insights on Bloom Forming Jellyfish (Class: Scyphozoa) in the Gulf of Mexico: Environmental Tolerance Ranges and Limits Suggest Differences in Habitat Preference and Resistance to Climate Change Among Congeners

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