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.