Ms. Anwar Jaber Al Aseemi, a researcher in the Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences, College of Education and Administrative and Technical Sciences at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), has assessed the impact of land-based activities on Bahrain\u2019s Askar coastline by employing geographic information systems (GIS) and remote-sensing techniques.
The study formed part of her doctoral thesis, supervised by Dr Sabah Al Jenaid (principal supervisor) and Dr Thamer Al Dawood (co-supervisor).<\/p>
Using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery from 2015-2024, Ms. Al Aseemi analysed six spectral indices to produce more than 100 monthly maps detailing vegetation cover, soil aridity and built-up areas. Her hydrological modelling showed that the terrain is largely flat: nearly 40 per cent (approximately 5 km\u00b2) of the study area is level, with no significant elevations to influence surface-water flow. A further 23 per cent is almost flat, while 52 per cent has a gentle slope.<\/p>
Built-up land expanded noticeably over the decade, rising from 9.7 per cent (1 km\u00b2) in 2015 to more than 16 per cent (about 2 km\u00b2) in 2024. Wetlands around the shoreline remained almost unchanged at 2.3 per cent (0.3 km\u00b2). Green vegetation is confined largely to gardens within residential plots, and the road network grew from 6.8 per cent (0.9 km\u00b2) to 10.5 per cent (1.4 km\u00b2) over the same period.<\/p>
The spectral indices confirmed persistent aridity, a factor that heightens airborne dust and other pollutants. Analysis within the DPSIR framework indicated that escalating land-based activities have exerted continuous pressure over the past ten years, potentially increasing marine pollution along the coast.<\/p>
The thesis recommends a clear action plan and overarching framework for sustainable management, in line with the Bahrain 2030 strategy, to mitigate the environmental impact of development projects on marine and coastal ecosystems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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