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Research Areas

Explore our research areas that drive marine conservation and innovation. From groundbreaking studies to insightful reviews, our publications reflect our commitment to advancing marine science and policy.

Reef Cryptobenthic Diversity

Reef cryptobenthic diversity refers to the hidden community of small organisms vital to coral reef ecosystems, monitored by the BEM Lab through ARMS devices that collect long-term, non-invasive data.

Marine Invasive Species

The Marine Invasive Species research examines the distribution and impact of non-native species in Saudi waters, developing biosecurity frameworks to protect native biodiversity and identify key areas of concern.

Responses of Species to Environmental Stressors

In situ/lab-based experiments to support the development of regulation and guide management actions to minimize negative impacts.

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function

Disentangle the relationship between biodiversity and function through integrated and standardized approaches. Advanced knowledge of mechanistic approaches to service provision and economic valuation.

Discovery of Marine Biodiversity

Document biodiversity and build a reference collection in the KSA develop biosecurity frameworks to assess the distribution of non-native species, and identify areas of concern.