Impacts of climate change and black sand on Red Sea, Egypt. A comprehensive review

被引：2

作者：

Hamed, Mohamed ^{[1
,2
]}

Khaled, Mostafa A. ^{[3
]}

Said, Rashad E. M. ^{[2
]}

Abd El-Aal, Mohamed ^{[4
]}

Ghoneim, Sobhi M. ^{[5
,6
]}

Omer, Mohsen Y. ^{[7
]}

Soliman, Hamdy A. M. ^{[8
]}

Saad, Eman ^{[9
]}

Bakr, Zeinab ^{[10
]}

Lee, Jae-Seong ^{[11
]}

Sayed, Alaa El-Din H. ^{[10
,12
]}

机构：

[1] Louisiana State Univ, Sch Vet Med, Dept Comparat Biomed Sci, Skip Bertman Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 USA

[2] Al Azhar Univ, Fac Sci, Dept Zool, Assiut Branch, Assiut 71524, Egypt

[3] Natl Author Remote Sensing & Space Sci NARSS, Marine Sci Dept, Cairo, Egypt

[4] Assiut Univ, Fac Sci, Chem Dept, Assiut 71516, Egypt

[5] Natl Author Remote Sensing & Space Sci NARSS, Mineral Resources Dept, Cairo, Egypt

[6] Cent South Univ, Sch Geosci & Infophys, Dept Surveying & Remote Sensing, Changsha 410083, Peoples R China

[7] Natl Inst Oceanog & Fisheries NIOF, Natl Inst, Red Sea Branch, Cairo, Egypt

[8] Sohag Univ, Fac Sci, Dept Zool, Sohag 8562, Egypt

[9] Assiut Univ, Fac Sci, Geol Dept, Assiut 71516, Egypt

[10] Assiut Univ, Fac Sci, Dept Zool, Assiut 71516, Egypt

[11] Sungkyunkwan Univ, Coll Sci, Dept Biol Sci, Suwon 16419, South Korea

[12] Assiut Univ, Mol Biol Res & Studies Inst, Assiut 71516, Egypt

来源：

REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE | 2024年 / 78卷

关键词：

Climate change; Black sand; Red Sea; Coral Reefs; Challenges; NESTING HABITAT; MINERAL DUST; CORAL-REEFS; COAST; MANAGEMENT; MARINE; GULF; TEMPERATURE; OPPORTUNITIES; ENVIRONMENTS;

D O I：

10.1016/j.rsma.2024.103787

中图分类号：

Q14 [生态学（生物生态学）];

学科分类号：

071012 ; 0713 ;

摘要：

Global climate change, resulting from natural processes, external forces, and human activities, poses a significant threat to human well-being and development. Rising sea levels and temperatures are making various regions increasingly uninhabitable, with marine ecosystems facing substantial risks, particularly from coral bleaching events. The Red Sea a young oceanic zone formed by the divergence of the Arabian and African tectonic plates, spans approximately 2250 km in length and 355 km in width, reaching depths of up to 2200 m. This region is characterized by arid landscapes and mountainous terrain. One of the significant concerns for the Red Sea is the presence of black sand along its coast in Egypt. This sand is rich in dark-colored minerals such as magnetite, ilmenite, and hematite, whose composition includes silica, iron oxide, and titanium oxide. Techniques like X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) have been utilized to analyze its composition. The albedo effect of black sand, characterized by its low ability to reflect solar radiation, contributes to higher heat absorption and localized warming. This warming influences the Red Sea surface temperatures, which are affected by factors such as air-sea interactions and dust storms. The environmental implications of black sand mining are profound, with risks including habitat destruction and pollution. These activities emphasize the need for comprehensive studies and sustainable management practices in the Red Sea region. Addressing the environmental impacts associated with black sand mining is crucial for conserving the Red Sea ecosystem. Furthermore, international collaboration and sustainable practices are vital in protecting the Red Sea ecosystem from the adverse effects of climate change. By understanding the interplay between climate change and human activities, such as black sand mining, and implementing effective conservation strategies, we can work towards mitigating the negative impacts on this unique and vital marine environment.

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