Could Aqaba’s heat-resilient corals help restore the world’s dying reefs?
DEUTSCHE WELLE (17/1/2022) Beneath the warm, crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Aqaba at the northern tip of the Red Sea, lies a bustling city of colorful corals. At sunrise, fish emerge from their coral shelters, joining eels, turtles and octopuses to swim through these teeming waters. This vibrant scene is untouched by the mass […]
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How micro-forests are bringing nature back to Jordan’s cities
THE NATIONAL (15/12/2021) Asphalt and concrete spread across the densely-populated eastern neighbourhoods of Amman. Only a few trees dot a dry, dusty park tucked away in the suburb of Marka. But over the last year, the local park has been receiving unusual visitors. “We are seeing a lot of bees, butterflies, many different birds,” says […]
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Planned copper mine raises fears for biodiversity hotspot in Jordan
MONGABAY 9/11/2021 Rugged hills frame a valley surrounded by evergreen oak, pistachio and pine trees in the village of Dana, where stone houses built centuries ago perch on the edge of a canyon that blends into the natural surroundings. At a crossroads between Europe, Africa and Asia, the Dana Biosphere Reserve is home to Jordan’s […]
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