By Salma Atta <\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNIVERSITY CITY, SHARJAH \u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u2013 Climate change and biodiversity loss are affecting human health and life in general, a marine biology expert said during a March 3 virtual event hosted by the American University of Sharjah\u2019s Chemical Society Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mona Moller, marine programme coordinator for Emirates Nature-WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), an environmental conservation organization, explained how marine biodiversity benefits humans. Threats to the ecosystem, she noted, have provisioning, regulating, and cultural impacts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She urged participants to integrate sustainability, conservation, and the appreciation of nature and biodiversity into every aspect of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moller, who has a degree in conservation biology and experience in marine and terrestrial realms, made the remarks as part of a Zoom presentation on marine biodiversity and wildlife in the United Arab Emirates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides marine mammals and fish, she also discussed different marine species in the UAE, such as mangroves, coral reefs, and oyster beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The session concluded with questions and answers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event, which ran from 5-6:30 p.m., was part of AUS Sustainability Week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The audience included members of the Student Council and the AUS Sustainability office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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