A recent study highlights that military actions, including refinery explosions and tanker strikes during the conflict with Iran, have inflicted severe ecological harm on the Arabian Gulf. Research conducted by Dr. Devaraj Asir Ramesh indicates that these hostilities have caused unprecedented disruption to sensitive marine environments. The report specifically notes that the UAE's coastal habitats are suffering from the presence of toxic waste and oil spills. Furthermore, underwater noise pollution from attacks is believed to have negatively impacted cetaceans, while hydrocarbon contamination poses a persistent threat to local seagrass beds. In response to these findings, there are growing calls for Gulf nations to establish a unified environmental task force to mitigate the long-term damage and protect regional biodiversity from the ongoing consequences of these military engagements.
Source : The National
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