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Keystone Species – Why Are They So Important?

Ever heard the term “keystone species”? People say these animals are essential for the ecosystems they live in, but what exactly does that mean? And why are they so important? Let’s explore the fascinating truth about the animals that help keep nature’s balance.

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Abu Dhabi Coral Gardens Reef Restoration Project

The Abu Dhabi Coral Gardens Initiative is a visionary large-scale coral reef restoration project initiated by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Running from 2025 to 2030, it is the largest coral reef rehabilitation effort in the Middle East, aiming to revive marine ecosystems across Abu Dhabi's coastal and offshore waters.

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What Marine Protected Areas Really Mean

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) sound like safe zones for sea life, but many allow fishing, trawling, and other extractive activities. Understanding the levels of ocean protection is key if you care about marine conservation, sustainable fishing, and the future of our seas.

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Why Ocean Matters

For most of us, the ocean is just a place for a holiday. For some, it’s simply where they live. Some don’t even notice it’s there. Others travel far just to be with it. Some use it for fun, relaxation, and food. Some treat it as a dump site, a cash cow… and then there are those who want to protect it.

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Short History of Whaling

From the hunting for food restricted within local communities, whale hunting ballooned to the full scale commercial operations that decimated the once abundant and thriving whale population bringing it to the edge of extinction.