Bustling Persian Gulf at Night
The Persian Gulf forms the center of this photograph taken by an astronaut from the International Space Station (ISS). The nighttime lights mark the larger cities and highways of Bahrain, […]
Cyanobacteria at the Helm: The Maritime Sector’s Stake in the ‘Great Green Wall’ and Desert Reclamation
China’s ‘Great Green Wall’ uses engineered cyanobacteria to reclaim 6,667 hectares of desert. Discover how this ‘artificial crusting’ technology stabilizes dunes and its potential to transform global desertification and maritime-related […]
List of Ports in the United States: Rankings, What They Move, and Why It Matters (2023–2025 Context)
Discover the top U.S. ports by tonnage and TEUs, what they handle, and how 2024–2025 disruptions, upgrades, and clean-port funding reshape U.S. trade. The United States does not have “a […]
Air–Sea Connectivity in the United States: How Major Airports Link with Ports for Cargo and Passenger Movement
Airports and Ports as a Single Transport System In the modern United States transportation landscape, airports and seaports increasingly function not as isolated infrastructures but as interdependent nodes within integrated […]
Holocene Sea-Level Changes in the Persian Gulf: Implications for Coastlines, Navigation, and Maritime Heritage
Holocene sea-level changes in the Persian Gulf shaped coastlines, ports, and navigation—essential insight for maritime planning, archaeology, and climate resilience. Long before modern ports, tankers, and traffic separation schemes, the […]
Impacts of Climate Stressors on Biodiversity in the Persian Gulf
How heat, salinity, hypoxia, and sea-level change are reshaping Persian Gulf biodiversity—what it means for fisheries, ports, and maritime resilience. Just before sunrise, a small fishing dhow leaves a sheltered […]
Rapid Mangrove Dieback in the Northern Persian Gulf: Causes, Consequences, and Maritime Implications
Rapid mangrove dieback in the northern Persian Gulf is reshaping coastlines, fisheries, and ports. This in-depth maritime analysis explains causes, risks, and responses. Along the shallow shores of the northern […]
The Persian Gulf: A Young Sea Navigating Modern Decline
The Persian Gulf is a young, fragile sea formed just 6,000 years ago, now facing a severe environmental crisis from pollution, coastal development, and climate change. Explore the science of […]
Seasonal and Interannual Variability of Circulation in the Persian Gulf: What It Means for Currents, Eddies, and Maritime Operations
Seasonal and interannual circulation in the Persian Gulf shapes currents, eddies, and Hormuz exchange—critical knowledge for safe, efficient shipping. Snapshot of temperature and velocity (only one arrow every 20 km […]
Cyrus the Great and Dhul-Qarnayn: A Persian Emperor in the Qur’an ?
An Empire’s Enduring Legacy in Faith and History The enduring search for the identity of Dhul-Qarnayn (“The Possessor of Two Horns”), the righteous ruler described in Surah Al-Kahf of the Qur’an, transcends […]