Focusing on the Yanbu Barrier Reef and Al Wajh Bank area of the north Red Sea in this collaborative expedition we mapped and characterized shallow marine habitats and the health and resilience of these ecosystems. We also created habitat maps from satellite imagery and conducted SCUBA surveys of reef life and bottom habitats.
Connecting Ecosystems, Connecting People: How a Collaboration Brought Seagrass into the Spotlight
In marine ecology, we often think about ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds as separate, distinct places. But much like the human body, these ecosystems are interconnected—each system plays a vital role in supporting the health of the others and the communities that depend on them. When we understand these connections, we start to see the bigger picture…
