Coral Reefs in Sudan

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Coral Reefs in Sudan
by Razaan Abakar \| 05-09-2017 03:45 1
Introduction: The Sudanese Red Sea supports an extensive nearcontinuous fringing reef, a complex offshore barrier reef system, and numerous uninhabited islands. While some of the more accessible reefs, such as those in the vicinity of Port Sudan and Sanganeb Atoll, have previously been the subject of research , and others are renowned tourism dive sites , many of the reefs have never previously been surveyed. More recent survey efforts focused on the establishment of two marine parks at Dungonab Bay and Mukawwar Island National Park (DBNP) and Sanganeb Atoll Marine National Park (SMNP) improved the understanding about the current status of the reefal communities within these areas. In 2007 a more geographically comprehensive habitat and biodiversity baseline survey was carried out on some of the un-surveyed reefs in the Sudanese Red Sea. The survey was part of the first phase of a larger programme which aims to link poverty alleviation and the protection of the environment of the Sudanese Red Sea through the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM). The ICZM programme, led by Equipe Cousteau, and is part funded by the European Commission in cooperation with a consortium of partners including the Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources (HCENR) of the Red Sea State of Sudan, UNESCO, and PERSGA (The Regional Organization for the Conservation of the Environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden). This paper presents the preliminary results from the baseline survey that will be used to assist the Government of Sudan to manage the anticipated developments in the coastal region. Source: Ecological patterns and status of the reefs of Sudan: R. Klaus1, J. Kemp1, M. Samoilys1,2, H. Anlauf1, S. El Din3, E.O. Abdalla3, T. Chekchak1.

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says :
Good explanation.
Posted 02-02-2018 15:46

says :
the impact of global warming can be seen on it.
Posted 02-02-2018 15:46

says :
Hi, Razaan! Thank you for your report on the current research being done on the coral reefs in Sudan. I'm happy to hear that there have recently been many efforts to analyze and have a better understanding of the coral reefs surrounding Sudan. Since there has been a lot of coral reef bleaching and destruction of the tropical aquatic ecosystems surrounding reefs worldwide, taking measures to inspect and protect coral reefs is very important. I hope that the reefs of the Sudanese Red Sea can be preserved in their healthiest state. Nice work on your report!
Posted 17-09-2017 14:41

Razaan Abakar says :
@Jihyeon, thank you our beautiful mentor. ^_^
Posted 15-09-2017 17:40

says :
Hi, Razzan! A right understanding of the current status of this beautiful Red Sea will protect ecosystem within it and possibly contribute to developments in the coastal regions. Thanks for those people who have attention and passion on protecting their beautiful nature. I really love to enjoy the view of the seaside, want to visit there someday! Great report :)
Posted 13-09-2017 21:47

Aaditya Singh says :
Great report Razaan :D. Coral Reefs are indeed an integral part of our marine ecosystem. Great to learn about the research Sudan is doing to learn more about them. ^.^
Posted 09-09-2017 23:57