SCIENCEJul 15 · 12:08 UTCSEMAFORKelsey Warner

Abu Dhabi's oysters outnumber expectation

Abu Dhabi's three-year study revealed oyster beds cover 7% of its marine environment, using historical maps and turtle tracking. The findings highlight oysters' ecological role in carbon storage and marine biodiversity, alongside historical context of the Gulf pearling industry's decline.

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