The 2024-2025 UAE Dolphin Survey will continue with seasonal boat-based surveys with the support of volunteers and Atlantis Dubai colleagues. The project will also focus on deploying acoustic monitoring devices and expanding public awareness.
Building on the successful “Save the Butts – Waste to Value” campaign, this project expands efforts to tackle marine plastic debris. Through citizen science, trained volunteers collect data on marine litter across the UAE to support researchers and policymakers.
This project uses cutting-edge otolith (fish ear bone) microchemistry to measure the energetic costs of free-living fish in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. The findings will help identify why fish become smaller in these extreme marine environments.
Support for the Global Programme Officer at the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group, the world's leading authority on sharks, rays and chimaeras. Working alongside UAE-based Rima Jabado, the role helps drive global research and conservation strategies.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) provides vital nesting and foraging grounds for endangered Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) and Green turtles (Chelonia mydas). This project will analyse their movements, habitat use and potential threats through satellite tracking to strengthen long-term conservation efforts.
This project will launch a dedicated research programme on whale sharks across the UAE and Oman. Working with marine tourism operators, it will collect photo identifications while conducting field research at a newly identified feeding area off the coast of Oman to better understand and protect this iconic species.
This project will use electrical impedance tomography to study the lung function of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins and South African fur seals. By examining how diving affects gas exchange, the research will provide vital insights into how climate change could influence the health, resilience and survival of these marine mammals.
This project will investigate the status of the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin in southern Kuwait through dedicated boat-based surveys. By collecting visual sightings and acoustic data, the research will build a clearer understanding of the species’ occurrence, distribution and conservation needs in this important region.
The 2023–2024 UAE Dolphin Surveys will improve estimates of marine mammal populations while continuing acoustic monitoring. Supported by local volunteers and Atlantis Dubai colleagues, the project will strengthen long-term conservation research.
Building on the "Save the Butts - Waste to Value" campaign, this project will expand cigarette butt collection points across the UAE while continuing beach clean-ups and public awareness initiatives with local communities and Atlantis Dubai colleagues.
This study investigates the population genetics of two critically endangered marine species found in UAE waters. The findings will provide valuable insights into their population health, connectivity and the conservation of these threatened species.
This project uses cutting-edge otolith (fish ear bone) microchemistry to measure the energetic costs of free-living fish in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, helping explain the factors contributing to fish size reduction in extreme environments.
The United Arab Emirates provides vital nesting and foraging grounds for endangered Hawksbill and Green turtles. This project will analyse movements, habitat use, and potential threats through satellite tracking, generating valuable insights to support long-term conservation across UAE waters.
Since 2007, the "For Our Emirates We Plant" campaign has planted over two million indigenous saplings across the UAE. Atlantis Dubai colleagues will support community planting events and educational workshops that encourage environmental awareness and long-term stewardship.
Supporting the Global Programme Officer at the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group, this project advances global shark, ray and chimaera conservation through research, collaboration and strategic initiatives alongside UAE-based expert Rima Jabado and international conservation partners.
Using non-invasive sample collection, this project will measure stress hormone levels in wild dolphins off Reunion Island, investigating how repeated exposure to whale watching and dolphin tourism influences their welfare and long-term conservation through scientific research.
Creating a digital platform that makes seafood trading more efficient, transparent and traceable, empowering local businesses to make informed sustainable sourcing decisions while giving consumers greater confidence through improved visibility across the seafood supply chain.
Building on the successful "Save the Butts – Waste to Value" campaign, this project expands efforts to tackle marine plastic debris by training citizen scientists to collect valuable data on litter abundance and distribution across the UAE's coastal environments.
Using cutting-edge otolith microchemistry techniques, this project will determine the energetic costs of free-living fish across the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, helping identify ecological factors driving fish size reduction in extreme marine environments.
Supporting the Global Programme Officer at the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group, this project advances global shark, ray and chimaera conservation through research, collaboration and strategic initiatives alongside UAE-based expert Rima Jabado.
Providing evidence-based support for shark and ray conservation through collaborative action, this project strengthens research, delivers practical conservation outcomes and raises public awareness about the urgent need to protect these threatened species for future generations worldwide.
Installing coral nurseries and artificial reefs in the shallow coastal waters of Fujairah, this project restores damaged reef ecosystems, supports marine biodiversity, strengthens fish populations and enhances natural coastal protection while promoting healthier and more resilient marine habitats.
Using electrical impedance tomography with Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins and South African fur seals, this project investigates marine mammal lung function and diving physiology, providing critical insights into how climate change may affect survival and long-term resilience of these species.
This study investigates the population genetics of two critically endangered species found in UAE coastal waters, providing valuable insights into their population structure, genetic diversity and conservation status to support effective long-term protection and management strategies.