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Seas could rise higher than predicted, drenching coastal citiesGlobal seas could rise nearly twice as much as previous, widely accepted estimates, according to a study published on Thursday saying low-lying cities face possible disaster by the end of the century. Sea level More… |
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Coastal highway plans scrapped in BahrainPlans for a new 12-km coastal highway connecting Bahrain’s Seef District and a town being built on reclaimed land off the coast of Duraz have been scrapped. The government planned to buy around 200 plots of private seafront More… |
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New coastal development policy urged in BahrainBahrain has been urged to come up with a new coastal development policy to preserve its shoreline and manage development. That was the message of Bahrain Society of Engineers (BSE) president Masoud Ebrahim Hermi on the sidelines o More… |
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$9m beach project on track in BahrainA BD3.6 million ($9.4 million) coastal project, including a 1-km beach and a harbour, is scheduled for completion in Zallaq, Bahrain, by the end of the year. Details were revealed yesterday by Municipalities and Urban Planning Aff More… |
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Bahrain steps up coastal patrolsRapid response teams are patrolling Bahrain's coastline on speedboats to combat illegal fishing practices that are believed to have caused the recent deaths of rare marine species. According to the Supreme Council for the Envi More… |
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More patrols sought near Iranian watersFishermen in Bahrain have demanded authorities increase sea patrols near Iranian waters following the shooting of a based sailor, who was held captive along with five others by pirates. Bangladeshi Mobarak Abdul Sattar, 33, was sh More… |
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Bahrain plans reclamation crackdownBahrain plans to crack down on random reclamation and disposal of waste and debris in coastal areas as part of its efforts to preserve public coasts and beachfront areas for future generations, said a report. His Royal Highness Pr More… |
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Bahrain lifts coastal projects banA five-year development ban on the coasts of Sitra in Bahrain has been lifted to pave way for major infrastructure and housing projects, said a top official. However, councillors have prohibited building on the island's sea fronts stretchi More… |
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Alert over Bahrain’s vanishing coastsDevelopment work and human activity along Bahrain's coasts are destroying protected areas of mangrove swamps, an expert has warned. Bahrain's last predominant mangroves, which stretch over 14km in Tubli bay and scattered in Ras Sanad and A More… |
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Stalemate over declaring reefs as national reservesA row over whether two major Bahraini reefs should be declared national reserves ended in a stalemate, with one opponent claiming they could be potential goldmines rich with oil, gas and minerals. The Shura Council was unable to reach a de More… |
