Marine Section

Baseline Biological and Oceanographic Data Collection

• Development of Models for Energy Budgets of Marine Habitats
• Real Time Measurement of the Physical and Chemical Parameters of Seawater
• Fisheries Research
• Mapping of Marine Habitats

Monitoring the Marine Habitats in the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea

• Long-term Monitoring Studies of Nearshore and Offshore Marine Habitats:
  • Coral reefs
  • Mangroves
  • Seagrasses
• Monitoring Sediment Transport and Impacts of Drill Cuttings Disposal
• Impact Assessment of Produced Water on the Marine Environment

Assessing Man-made and Natural Impacts on Local Marine Environemtns

• Impact of resource use and development on the marine environment as the Kingdom’s needs change
• Environmental impact assessment of coastal development on marine resources
• Studies of the impacts of offshore oil production facilities on the marine environment
• Development of useful tools to help government and industry make the best possible decisions with regards to marine environmental resource management

Environmental Chemistry

• Organic and Inorganic Pollutants in Marine and Terrestrial Environments
• Water Quality Assessment
• Air Quality Analysis