Red Sea’s Coral Reefs Help Protect the KSA Coast

28 June, 2020

Modeling shows that coral reefs off the east coast of Saudi Arabia play a vital role in protecting the coastal zone.

Red Sea Climate Forecasts: Handle with Care

22 June, 2020

Extra caution is required in developing climate forecasts of enclosed seas.

Jeddah Gets Caught in the Rain: Urbanization and Storms

31 May, 2020

Understanding how storms unleash more rain over cities in the desert could improve water security in Saudi Arabia.

Coral Genes Go with the Flow Further Than Expected: Insights for Marine Conservation

30 January, 2020

Simulations reveal unexpected connections in the Red Sea basin that could help marine conservation.

Arabian Peninsula: A Trap for Summer Dust

12 January, 2020

Summer dust has been increasing over the Arabian Peninsula for the past decade with global implications.

Measuring Solar Stores of the Arabian Peninsula

20 August, 2019

Mapping variations in sunlight across the Arabian Peninsula reveals a bright future for solar energy in the region.

Red Sea Temperatures to Cool in Coming Decades

02 July, 2019

Exploring the links between natural climate cycles and the sea-surface temperature of the Red Sea reveals a cooling trend during the next few decades.

Simulating Red Sea Water Exchanges

22 June, 2019

Powerful computer simulations are revealing new insights into water exchanges between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Changing How We Predict Coral Bleaching

18 June, 2019

A remote sensing algorithm offers better predictions of Red Sea coral bleaching and can be fine tuned for use in other tropical marine ecosystems.

Remote Sensing of Toxic Algal Blooms

27 May, 2019

Algal blooms in the Red Sea can be detected with a new method that accounts for dust storms and aerosols.

Eddy Currents Affect Flux of Salt More Than Heat

02 May, 2019

Modeling the 3D structure of Red Sea eddies shows how transport of energy and biochemical materials influences circulation patterns in the Red Sea.

Weaker Pressure Systems in the Arctic Cause Warm Winters in the Arabian Peninsula

09 December, 2018

Investigating links between surface air temperatures and large-scale circulation patterns builds understanding of climate variability in the Arabian Peninsula.

The Indian Summer Monsoon Keeps the Arabian Peninsula Hot and Dry

07 November, 2018

Modeling shows that the Indian summer monsoon can trigger heatwaves and sandstorms on the Arabian Peninsula.

Red Sea Flushes Faster from Far-Flung Volcanoes

22 July, 2018

Volcanic eruptions in Mexico and the Philippines can lead to atmospheric changes that favor the ventilation of deep water in the Red Sea.

Later Tropical Blooms Could Affect Marine Life

29 April, 2018

Color changes in the northern Red Sea indicate rising sea temperatures could significantly impact tropical marine ecosystems.

Red Sea Gene Pool Follows Water Flow

01 October, 2017

Satellite imagery shows how currents shape the Red Sea ecosystem.

More Rain for the Red Sea If El Niño Breezes In

30 July, 2017

Modeling leads to a better understanding of the role El Niño plays in increasing rainfall along the coast of the Red Sea.

Winds and Waves Winding Down: A Red Sea Ecosystem in Flux

15 June, 2017

Wind intensities and wave heights in the Red Sea are decreasing over time—potential for a significant impact on its ecosystem.

Assessing Red Sea Potential for Alternative Energy

11 December, 2016

Advanced numerical models are helping researchers identify potential sites to exploit offshore wind and wave energy in the Red Sea region.

Reconstructing the Red Sea’s Climate Patterns

03 December, 2016

An advanced numerical model is helping researchers better understand the variability of the Red Sea’s climate patterns.

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