Includes bibliographical references (p. [253]-274)

The atlas program/ R.A. Loughland,...[et. al] -- Shallow water habitats of Abu Dhabi: The major habitats in a changing marine climate/ Ch. Sheppard -- The archaeology of Abu Dhabi's coastal zone/ P. Hellyer -- Mangroves of the United Arab Emirates/ P. Saenger,...[et. al] -- Intertidal and subtidal benthic communities in Abu Dhabi/ D.M. John, J.D. George -- The seagrass resources of Abu Dhabi Emirate/ R.C. Phillips, R.A. Loughland, A.M. Yousef -- The coral reefs of Abu Dhabi: past, present and future/ J.D. George, D.M. John -- The fish fauna of Abu Dhabi Emirate/ M. Beach -- Marine turtles and sea snakes of Abu Dhabi Emirate/ J.D. Miller,...[et. al] -- Marine mammals: dugongs, dolphins and porpoise/ A. Preen,...[et al] -- Important marine areas for birds in Abu Dhabi Emirate/ S.J. Aspinall,...[et. al] -- Summary of atlas results and conservation recommendations for ABu Dhabi emirate/ R. A. Loughland, A. M. Darwish -- Marine atlas bibliography and editorial notes/ R. A. Loughland.