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Hi Dubai
19-05-2025
- Science
- Hi Dubai
UAE Launches World's Largest Coral Reef Restoration Drive to Protect Marine Biodiversity
The United Arab Emirates is ramping up efforts to restore and expand its coral reefs in what is being called the world's most ambitious marine conservation project. Aimed at safeguarding biodiversity and ensuring long-term sustainability, the initiative will see millions of coral colonies cultivated and thousands of artificial reef structures deployed across the nation's waters. In Abu Dhabi, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the cultivation of over 4 million coral colonies by 2030, covering more than 900 hectares. The project, spearheaded by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), is set to become the largest coral restoration programme globally. EAD has also launched the Abu Dhabi Coral Garden initiative—the largest in the Middle East—which will deploy 40,000 eco-friendly reef structures across 1,200 square kilometres. These structures are designed to attract marine life at three times the rate of natural reefs and are expected to generate over five million kilogrammes of fish annually. Other emirates are rolling out similar programmes. Sharjah has introduced artificial reef caves in Khorfakkan, while Dubai's DUBAI REEF project aims to install 20,000 reef modules across 600 square kilometres over the next three years. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is coordinating nationwide coral restoration, including research on 24 resilient coral species and a national reef mapping initiative that has identified 210 reef sites. Ongoing efforts in Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Qaiwain, and Ajman have established coral gardens, while a long-term partnership with Fujairah Adventures is working to plant 1.5 million coral colonies along the eastern coastline. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Dubai Eye
18-05-2025
- Science
- Dubai Eye
Abu Dhabi to cultivate 4 million coral colonies by 2030
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has directed the cultivation of over 4 million coral colonies by 2030, covering more than 900 hectares - an initiative described as the world's largest of its kind. Earlier this month, EAD also announced the launch of the "Abu Dhabi Coral Garden initiative", the largest of its kind in the Middle East. This project aims to deploy 40,000 eco-friendly reef structures across 1,200 square kilometres of coastal and deep-sea areas. These artificial reefs are projected to attract marine life at three times the rate of natural reefs, potentially yielding over five million kilogrammes of fish annually. Coral reefs provide a haven, food, and protection for marine life, support fish stocks, protect coastlines from erosion, bolster commercial fishing, and support recreational and tourism activities. Other emirates are also following suit. Sharjah recently began a pilot project in Khorfakkan using artificial reef caves to support fish habitats, while Dubai rolled out the first phase of its DUBAI REEF, which will see 20,000 reef modules deployed across 600 square kilometres of marine territory over three years. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is playing a central role in coral restoration efforts across the UAE in coordination with relevant authorities in each emirate. This includes a research initiative focused on cultivating 24 resilient coral species and a comprehensive national reef mapping project that has identified 210 sites supporting over 55 species of hard corals. Previous successful initiatives include the establishment of coral gardens in Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Qaiwain, and Ajman, alongside an ongoing long-term collaboration with Fujairah Adventures aimed at planting 1.5 million coral reef colonies along the eastern coast.
ARN News Center
17-05-2025
- Science
- ARN News Center
Abu Dhabi to cultivate 4 million coral colonies by 2030
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has directed the cultivation of over 4 million coral colonies by 2030, covering more than 900 hectares - an initiative described as the world's largest of its kind. Earlier this month, EAD also announced the launch of the "Abu Dhabi Coral Garden initiative," the largest of its kind in the Middle East. This project aims to deploy 40,000 eco-friendly reef structures across 1,200 square kilometres of coastal and deep-sea areas. These artificial reefs are projected to attract marine life at three times the rate of natural reefs, potentially yielding over five million kilogrammes of fish annually. Coral reefs provide a haven, food, and protection for marine life, support fish stocks, protect coastlines from erosion, bolster commercial fishing, and support recreational and tourism activities. Other emirates are also following suit. Sharjah recently began a pilot project in Khorfakkan using artificial reef caves to support fish habitats, while Dubai rolled out the first phase of its DUBAI REEF, which will see 20,000 reef modules deployed across 600 square kilometres of marine territory over three years. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is playing a central role in coral restoration efforts across the UAE in coordination with relevant authorities in each emirate. This includes a research initiative focused on cultivating 24 resilient coral species and a comprehensive national reef mapping project that has identified 210 sites supporting over 55 species of hard corals. Previous successful initiatives include the establishment of coral gardens in Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Qaiwain, and Ajman, alongside an ongoing long-term collaboration with Fujairah Adventures aimed at planting 1.5 million coral reef colonies along the eastern coast.
TAG 91.1
17-05-2025
- Science
- TAG 91.1
Abu Dhabi to cultivate 4 million coral colonies by 2030
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has directed the cultivation of over 4 million coral colonies by 2030, covering more than 900 hectares - an initiative described as the world's largest of its kind. Earlier this month, EAD also announced the launch of the "Abu Dhabi Coral Garden initiative," the largest of its kind in the Middle East. This project aims to deploy 40,000 eco-friendly reef structures across 1,200 square kilometres of coastal and deep-sea areas. These artificial reefs are projected to attract marine life at three times the rate of natural reefs, potentially yielding over five million kilogrammes of fish annually. Coral reefs provide a haven, food, and protection for marine life, support fish stocks, protect coastlines from erosion, bolster commercial fishing, and support recreational and tourism activities. Other emirates are also following suit. Sharjah recently began a pilot project in Khorfakkan using artificial reef caves to support fish habitats, while Dubai rolled out the first phase of its DUBAI REEF, which will see 20,000 reef modules deployed across 600 square kilometres of marine territory over three years. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is playing a central role in coral restoration efforts across the UAE in coordination with relevant authorities in each emirate. This includes a research initiative focused on cultivating 24 resilient coral species and a comprehensive national reef mapping project that has identified 210 sites supporting over 55 species of hard corals. Previous successful initiatives include the establishment of coral gardens in Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Qaiwain, and Ajman, alongside an ongoing long-term collaboration with Fujairah Adventures aimed at planting 1.5 million coral reef colonies along the eastern coast.
Al Etihad
17-05-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
UAE enhances coral reef protection through innovative programmes
17 May 2025 11:27 ABU DHABI (WAM)The UAE is bolstering its commitment to marine conservation through ambitious environmental initiatives focused on safeguarding and expanding its vital coral reef ecosystems to ensure biodiversity and reefs provide a haven, food, and protection for marine life, support fish stocks, protect coastlines from erosion, bolster commercial fishing, and support recreational and tourism line with its commitment to nature-based solutions, the UAE has recently announced ambitious reef cultivation projects to enhance ecological resilience and Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has directed the cultivation of over 4 million coral colonies by 2030, covering more than 900 hectares—an initiative described as the world's largest of its this month, EAD also announced the launch of the Abu Dhabi Coral Garden initiative, the largest of its kind in the Middle East. This project aims to deploy 40,000 eco-friendly reef structures across 1,200 square kilometres of coastal and deep-sea artificial reefs are projected to attract marine life at three times the rate of natural reefs, potentially yielding over five million kilogrammes of fish emirates are following suit. Sharjah recently began a pilot project in Khorfakkan using artificial reef caves to support fish habitats, while Dubai rolled out the first phase of its DUBAI REEF, which will see 20,000 reef modules deployed across 600 square kilometres of marine territory over three UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is playing a central role in coral restoration efforts across the UAE, in coordination with the relevant authorities in each emirate. This includes a research initiative focused on cultivating 24 resilient coral species, and a comprehensive national reef mapping project that has identified 210 sites supporting over 55 species of hard corals. Previous successful initiatives include the establishment of coral gardens in Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Qaiwain, and Ajman, alongside an ongoing long-term collaboration with Fujairah Adventures aimed at planting 1.5 million coral reef colonies along the eastern coast.
