Abstract
Algal mats were found in different sites of Abu Ali and Tanajib areas along the western Gulf in Saudi Arabia. Remote sensing techniques and ground truth verification were used to provide information on their existence. Pre- and post-oil spill satellite images were acquired for comparisons and assessments. Locations and site status (heavily oiled, recovering, and no algal mats) were mapped. Although recovered sites are found in both areas, recovery seems to be slower in Abu Ali area as compared to Tanajib. Different types and formations of algal mats were found in both areas. This differentiation is more likely to be attributable to coastal topography and tidal regimes rather than other environmental factors, such as temperature and salinity.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 229-238 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Marine Pollution Bulletin |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | C |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1993 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The authors wish to acknowledge the Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Meteorology and Environmental Protection Administration (MEPA), Regional Organization for the Protection of Marine Environment (ROPME), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Mt Mitchell crew. We are also thankful to Mr. M. A. Khan for helping in processing of the Landsat TM images.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oceanography
- Aquatic Science
- Pollution
