Towards conservation of a globally significant ecosystem: the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Gladstone, William Ewart

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“…Perhaps one of the most significant examples of these combined stressors on tropical marine ecosystems occurred in the Red Sea, where in the 1960s 98% of its coasts were considered to be "in practically virgin condition" (Ormond 1987). However, rapid development in this area, as a result of expansion in petroleum-based economies, meant the 'virgin' status of many regions was lost (Gladstone 2008). Over 75% of mangrove forests were degraded by activities including felling, cutting, sewage, root burial or overgrazing by camels (Gladstone 2008), and coral reefs, especially those by industrializing areas were impacted by dredging, sewage, and tourism (Gladstone 2008).…”

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“…However, rapid development in this area, as a result of expansion in petroleum-based economies, meant the 'virgin' status of many regions was lost (Gladstone 2008). Over 75% of mangrove forests were degraded by activities including felling, cutting, sewage, root burial or overgrazing by camels (Gladstone 2008), and coral reefs, especially those by industrializing areas were impacted by dredging, sewage, and tourism (Gladstone 2008). Further to these threats, industrial trawling depleted economically important species (Gladstone 2008).…”

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For a World Without Boundaries: Connectivity Between Marine Tropical Ecosystems in Times of Change

Earp

Prinz

Cziesielski

et al. 2018

YOUMARES 8 – Oceans Across Boundaries: Learning From Each Other

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Tropical mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs are among the most diverse and productive ecosystems on Earth. Their evolution in dynamic, and ever-changing environments means they have developed a capacity to withstand and recover (i.e., are resilient) from disturbances caused by anthropogenic activities and climatic perturbations. Their resilience can be attributed, in part, to a range of cross-ecosystem interactions whereby one ecosystem creates favorable conditions for the maintenance of its neighbors. However, in recent decades, expanding human populations have augmented anthropogenic activities and driven changes in global climate, resulting in increased frequencies and intensities of disturbances to these ecosystems. Many contemporary environments are failing to regenerate following these disturbances and consequently, large-scale degradation and losses of ecosystems on the tropical seascape are being observed. This chapter reviews the wealth of available literature focused on the tropical marine seascape to investigate the degree of connectivity between its ecosystems and how crossecosystem interactions may be impacted by everincreasing anthropogenic activities and human-induced climate change. Furthermore, it investigates how disruption and/or loss of these cross-ecosystem interactions may impact the success of neighboring ecosystems and consequently, the highly-valued ecosystem services to which these ecosystems give rise. The findings from this review highlight the degree of connectivity between mangroves, seagrasses and coral reefs, and emphasizes the need for a holistic, seascape-wide research approach to successfully protect and preserve these critically important ecosystems and their associated services for future generations.

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For a World Without Boundaries: Connectivity Between Marine Tropical Ecosystems in Times of Change

Earp

Prinz

Cziesielski

et al. 2018

YOUMARES 8 – Oceans Across Boundaries: Learning From Each Other

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“…The development of beach resorts, particularly on Farasan Alkabir Island [27] and the sandy beach areas, admit special problems due to the removal of beach sand for local construction projects. This has destroyed the low-lying shoreline vegetation [4] and has disrupted shoreline dynamics and obstructed tidal flows [36]. Between 59 and 76% of artisanal fishing occurs on the bays of the Farasan Archipelago [27].…”

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“…[27], and the nationally rare species [9] are particularly prone to being threatened by these factors. Moreover, mangrove species are, both regionally and globally threatened [1,36]. These species may help drive the conservation of the coastal island ecosystem.…”

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Regional Conservation Assessment of the Threatened Species: A Case Study of Twelve Plant Species in the Farasan Archipelago

Al-Qthanin

Alharbi

2023

Conservation

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Assessing species at the regional level for their conservation is a vital first step in identifying and prioritizing species for both ex situ and in situ conservation actions. The complex coastal geomorphology of the Farasan Archipelago gives rise to promontories and bays that fragment the coastal flora. Climate change studies, combined with a case study of anthropogenic land use changes such as urbanization, tourism, and fishing, highlight the threat to the fragmented plant populations. In this study, the regional IUCN categories and criteria have been used to assess the conservation status of twelve targeted taxa of the Farasan Archipelago based on the data collected during field surveys and a literature review. According to our results, six species have been categorized as endangered (EN), four species as vulnerable (VU), and two species as near threatened (NT). Compared to an earlier assessment at the global level, Avicennia marina and Rhizophora mucronata have been re-categorized with a high degree of threat and ten species have been assessed for the first time. An effective action plan for the protection of the coastal zone and inland area biodiversity of the Archipelago is crucial to reduce threats to the islands’ plants.

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Red Sea Sharks—Biology, Fisheries and Conservation

Spaet

2018

Springer Oceanography

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Towards conservation of a globally significant ecosystem: the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Cited by 5 publications

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For a World Without Boundaries: Connectivity Between Marine Tropical Ecosystems in Times of Change

For a World Without Boundaries: Connectivity Between Marine Tropical Ecosystems in Times of Change

Regional Conservation Assessment of the Threatened Species: A Case Study of Twelve Plant Species in the Farasan Archipelago

Red Sea Sharks—Biology, Fisheries and Conservation

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