Category: marine science

Introduction Dugongs are marine mammals found in warm coastal waters extending from East Africa to Australia, including the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and parts

Introduction The Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares), locally known in Somalia as Jeeydar, is one of the most important and commercially valuable tuna species found in

What are estuaries? Estuaries are partially enclosed coastal water bodies where freshwater from rivers and streams meets and mixes with seawater from the ocean. This

Seaweed Definition Seaweed is the common name for numerous marine macroalgae that grow in oceans, seas, and other aquatic environments. While algae range from microscopic

Seagrasses Definition Seagrasses are true flowering plants that live entirely in marine environments. Unlike seaweeds, seagrasses possess roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and seeds, making them

what are coral reefs? Coral reefs are massive underwater ecosystems built by tiny marine animals known as coral polyps. These organisms live in colonies and

Guardians of Marine Biodiversity Mangroves are unique trees and shrubs that have adapted to survive in salty coastal environments. They grow in intertidal zones, the

Somalia’s Coastline and Marine Ecosystems Somalia possesses one of the longest coastlines in Africa, stretching approximately 3,300 kilometers along the Gulf of Aden in the

Coral reefs are among the most biologically important marine ecosystems in the ocean. They are formed by tiny marine organisms called coral polyps, which possess

south Africa’s National Fish The Galjoen (Dichistius capensis), locally known in Somalia as Xabkoole, is a marine fish species commonly associated with shallow rocky coastal