Eastern Mangroves
National Park of Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is a serene island that is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It has many natural blessing to uncover. One of its crown jewels is Eastern Mangroves National Park which is on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. This is a dense mangrove forest area, which is almost ¾rd of the mangrove cover in entire Country. It has become a must see for nature lovers as it green cover contributes to balance the ecological systems within in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi has an abundance of inside activities, however, many love to enjoy the natural setting of the great outdoors. Year round, Sea Hawk Water Sports & Adventures lets you explore the mangrove wetlands. Mangrove kayaking, paddle boarding and boat rides are top the list of activities popular among the explorers.
The Eastern Mangrove National Park’s bio-geographic system has been taken into account to preserve, after the initiatives of late UAE founding father in 2004. Abu Dhabi Environmental Agency has preservative measures undertaken to protect the environment and is widely protected but can be explored with a select few tour operators.
Where is Eastern Mangroves
National Park of Abu Dhabi?
It is located ten minutes from Abu Dhabi’s city center. It is between Qasr Al Bahr lagoon and Mushayrib Island lagoon, covering Al Reem Island and Al Matar area. Eastern Mangrove National Park is the largest mangrove forest in the UAE.
This mangrove is about 19 square km. It is the home for many indigenous and exotic flora and fauna. It is a save haven for breeding, living for water species such as fish, aquatic birds, wild life and protections of eggs.
The fresh air and the shallow water is the best way to experience the mangroves. Sea Hawk Water Sports & Adventures lets you explore via kayak, paddleboard or guided boat. Abu Dhabi’s Eastern Mangrove National Park mangrove forest is growing in the saline coastal line. It has a beautiful natural dark green color.
The Natural Mangrove Environment
Has Many Advantages for Abu Dhabi:
Challenges And Threats Eastern Mangrove National Park In Abu Dhabi?
Threats come in two ways because the mangrove is a natural resource:
1. Climatic Changes: drastic changes in the humidity and the weather in Abu Dhabi has a key impact on the survival of the mangrove forest. It can only adapt so much.
2. Humans: The rapid urbanization and development of Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Island affects the health of the mangroves delicate areas.
Why Sea Hawk Water Sports & Adventures Are The Pioneers In Water Sports In The Mangroves of popular Abu Dhabi?
They are creating a new culture of water-based sports. You can venture into the mangroves via kayaking, paddle boarding or by starting at a location in Eastern Mangrove Promenade.
