Spatiotemporal Variability of Chlorophyll-a and Sea Surface Temperature, and Their Relationship with Bathymetry over the Coasts of UAE

The catastrophic implication of harmful algal bloom (HAB) events in the Arabian Gulf is a strong indication that study spatiotemporal distribution chlorophyll-a and its relationship with other variables critical. This analyzes between (Chl-a) sea surface temperature (SST) their trends Oman along United Arab Emirates coast. Additionally, bathymetry Chl-a SST was examined. MODIS Aqua product resolution 1 × km2 employed for both covering timeframe from 2003 to 2019. highest concentration seen Strait Hormuz an average 2.8 mg m−3, which 1.1 m−3 higher than entire area. Three-quarters area showed significant correlation SST. shallow (deep) areas positive (negative) results indicate presence across most significantly increased more two-thirds summer no detected winter.