Our guest for this episode is Dr. Aaron Bartholomew, Professor of Biology at the American University of Sharjah. We discuss coral reefs, polychaetes, dugongs, and other intriguing creatures of the Arabian Gulf and how human activity has impacted marine life.
References:
Dr. John Burt: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/academics/divisions/science/faculty/john-burt.html
Dubai Natural History Group: http://www.dnhg.org/
Abu Dhabi Mangroves Kayaking Tours: https://visitabudhabi.ae/en/see.and.do/experiences/watersports/kayaking.aspx
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary: https://www.rasalkhorwildlife.ae/en/pages/Home.aspx
Sharjah Aquarium: https://www.sharjahmuseums.ae/Our-Museums/Sharjah-Aquarium.aspx?lang=en-US
Flamingo Beach Resort, Umm Al Quwain Lagoon: https://www.flamingobeachresort.ae/
Sandy Beach Hotel: http://sandybeachhotel.ae/
Khasab, Musandam: https://goo.gl/maps/brTPcSxbqorAWokCA
Dibba Rock, UAE: https://goo.gl/maps/w3C6Dw2g8WaE96jWA
East Coast of Oman: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/oman/sharqiya-region
This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license.
Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences of the United Arab Emirates.