A Study of Water Quality Near to a Coral Reef Site in the...

Canadian Journal on Chemical Engineering Technology Vol. 3 No. 3, April 2012 A Study of Water Quality Near to a Coral Reef Site in the Region of Dubai, United Arab Emirates Rami El Khatib, Adnan Falah, Golaleh Tavakoli, Christine D cruz and Jasmine Pereira Abstract — The water quality near to a coral reef site in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) was studied. Many Physico-Chemical parameters for water samples taken at two different depths (0.5 m and 1.0 m) parallel to a coral reef site were measured and analyzed. The data showed that the pH is equal to 6.4, 6.1 respectively which indicates an acidic environment. The average of total dissolved solids (TDS) is approximately equal to 43,600 mg/L and 43,200†¦show more content†¦Coastal engineering, land reclamation and dredging have also caused severe damage to corals along the mainland coast, especially in UAE and Bahrain. -Authors: Rami El Khatib (Correspondence), Adnan Falah, Golaleh Tavakoli, Christine D cruz and Jasmine Pereira, School of Environment and Health Sciences, Canadian University of Dubai, Dubai, UAE. 54 Canadian Journal on Chemical Engineering Technology Vol. 3 No. 3, April 2012 II. MATERIALS AND METHODS Chemicals, reagents used for water analysis experiment were of Hana, HPLC grade and were stored under dry conditions. HANA Spectroquant tests Kits are used to measure the concentration of inorganic species in water spectrophotometrically. Instruments, HI 83200 Multiparameter Bench Photometer was used to measure the concentration of inorganic species in water at specific wavelength (ÃŽ »nm), using appropriate reagents HANA Spectroquant test Kits plus spectrometer in the wavelength range 190 – 1100 nm using 1 cm matched quartz cells. Sample collection, sea water samples were collected from six points parallel to the coral reef. Three samples were taken 8m from the shore at a depth of 0.5 m and three samples were taken 15m from the shore at a depth of 1.0 m (Fig. 3). Samples were then analyzed within one week from the time of collection. Water samples collected were subjected to: Fig.1 United ArabShow MoreRelatedBurj Al Arab4747 Words   |  19 PagesKsenia Kozlova European University Burj Al Arab - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Reasons for the choice I have chosen the Burj al Arab hotel for the following reasons: first of all I have been twice in Dubai, and I have really enjoyed it, then it has been my dream for the last two years to come back to the UAE and to spend at least one night in this wonderful hotel. I hope my dream will come true this year. I am planning to visit this country this September, that’s why I’veRead MoreDevelopment and Globalisation Essay7740 Words   |  31 PagesDevelopment and Globalisation Development A process of social and economic advancement in terms of the quality of human life. Development can involve can involve economic, demographic, social political and cultural changes. Development is a term that can be used in many different contexts whether it is social, economical, political etc. However generally development refers to an improvement in certain areas: †¢ Economic o An increase in the country’s economy with