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ADOC 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

MANGROVE PLANTING ON DREDGED MATERIAL

We are proud to have published a scientific paper on their efforts of mangrove planting on dredged material over the past 30
years. We shared our experience in successfully establishing mangrove vegetation along the 6.7-kilometer shoreline at Mubarraz
Island within artificial tidal channels excavated parallel to the Mubarraz Causeway. The results demonstrated that planting
mangroves on dredged material is feasible, even under extreme climatic conditions faced in the UAE, and may offer a cost-
effective alternative for shoreline protection, as well as habitat creation.
We also submitted our findings for the following publications and award schemes:

International Environmental Award in the World Association for
Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC) – Working with
Nature – Certificate of Recognition Category (July 2021)

International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) Terra
et Aqua Quarterly Publication (March 2021)

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