Successful grey mangrove (Avicennia marina) plantation on raised platforms (Dispersal centers) in permanently inundated zone of Abu Al Abyad and Ras Ghanadah, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Author(s)	Dr. Thanappan Velukavalperumal, Dr. Mahesh Saminathan, Dr. Omer M Yousif, Mr. Ezhilarasan Elumalai
Country	United Arab Emirates
Abstract	The grey mangrove (Avicennia marina) thrives across Abu Dhabi’s extreme coastal environments, offering vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, shoreline stabilization, and nursery habitats. This study demonstrates a successful mangrove restoration strategy using elevated “Dispersal Centers” (DCs) in permanently inundated intertidal zones of Abu Al Abyad and Ghanadah Islands. A total of 135 DCs supported 2,700 saplings with an average survival rate of 96.34%. Elevated sediment mounds effectively mitigated prolonged submergence, enhancing root aeration and stability. The results highlight DCs as an innovative and scalable approach to restoring mangroves in waterlogged habitats, advancing the UAE’s national carbon sequestration and coastal resilience initiatives.
Keywords	Avicennia marina, Abu Dhabi, Coastal resilience, Carbon sequestration, Dispersal centers, Intertidal zones, Mangrove restoration.
Field	Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-09
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.74081

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