Red Sea

Winds and waves winding down

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Wind intensities and wave heights in the Red Sea are decreasing over time—potential for a significant impact on its ecosystem.

More rain for the Red Sea if El Niño breezes in

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Modeling leads to a better understanding of the role El Niño plays in increasing rainfall along the coast of the Red Sea.

Microbial communities have a seasonal shake-up

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Turbulence and nutrient availability drive changes in Red Sea microbes.

Red Sea flushes faster from far-flung volcanoes

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Volcanic eruptions in Mexico and the Philippines can lead to atmospheric changes that favor the ventilation of deep water in the Red Sea.

Eddy currents affect flux of salt more than heat

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Modeling the 3D structure of Red Sea eddies shows how transport of energy and biochemical materials influences circulation patterns in the Red Sea.

Simulating Red Sea water exchanges

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Powerful computer simulations are revealing new insights into water exchanges between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Remote sensing of toxic algal blooms

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Algal blooms in the Red Sea can be detected with a new method that accounts for dust storms and aerosols.

Estimating high-resolution Red Sea surface temperature hotspots, using a low-rank semiparametric spatial model

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New paper accepted: Hazra, A., and Huser, R. (2020+), Estimating high-resolution Red Sea surface temperature hotspots, using a low-rank semiparametric spatial model, Annals of Applied Statistics [ PDF preprint].

Predicting future hotspots in the Red Sea

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Predicting areas of the Red Sea most susceptible to overheating by the end of the century could help conservation efforts to protect its precious coral reefs.

Ibrahim Hoteit

Professor Ibrahim Hoteit is a faculty member at KAUST, specializing in the simulation, analysis, and prediction of weather and climate patterns across the Arabian Peninsula. His pioneering research leverages data-driven modeling systems to advance the understanding of climatic dynamics in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf regions. Professor Hoteit's work not only contributes to regional climate science but also supports sustainable environmental management and policy development in these critical areas.