Qatar’s marine ecosystem, coral reefs healthy: MoECC survey

Doha, Qatar: A survey by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has showed that the marine ecosystem and coral reefs in Qatari territo...

Doha, Qatar: A survey by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has showed that the marine ecosystem and coral reefs in Qatari territorial waters are healthy, making it an environment rich in marine biodiversity.

The study was carried out by a scientific team at the Wildlife Development Department in cooperation with the Marine Protection Department.

The study aimed to discover and evaluate the state of the local marine system, which contributes to the protection of marine habitats and their biological diversity. The MoECC shared a video on its X platform, showing a clean and healthy marine ecosystem with coral reef, fish and other marine life.

Coral reefs are the oldest ecosystems on earth and one of the most important marine habitats in the Gulf region and the most productive and tender.

Their presence is very vital because they provide shelter and sanctuary for many marine species. Qatar is considered as one of the richest GCC countries in coral reefs, with about 48% of the total population in the Arabian Gulf region.