The Government agency conducted the research taking in 25 countries all the way from Abu Dhabi to Spain
The Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) ventured into unchartered waters recently as they completed the first Arabian Gulf Atmospheric Research Expedition with their vessel Jaywun, the new marine research ship launched earlier this year.
Working in collaboration with Cyprus Institute and Max Planck Biochemistry Institute, the aim of the initiative was to collect ground ozone and emissions formation data in the waters akin to Abu Dhabi waters.
EAD conducted the research taking in 25 countries all the way from Abu Dhabi to Spain and was the world’s first organisation to embark on such a trip amassing almost 10,000km during December 2022 to January 2023.
The pioneering Atmospheric Research Expedition looked at such topics as the examination of the transportation of hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides, as well as seeking to assess how pollution from the Arabian Gulf is transported to other regions and to evaluate its contribution to the formation of ozone in the UAE.
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A spokesperson from EAD said that they were “delighted they had completed the first ever atmospheric research expedition” and that the results would serve “several purposes.”
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From a scientific perspective, they will enhance the understanding of ozone formation in the region and improve atmospheric models. By unravelling the dynamics of ozone formation, policymakers will also have a better foundation for implementing effective measures to control and regulate emissions.
The expedition was another milestone for Jaywun, the 50-metre-long, state-of-the-art, multipurpose marine conservation and fisheries vessel used by EAD. The vessel continues to implement environment-friendly technologies to conduct specialised research in the Arabian Gulf.
For further information, visit ead.gov.ae
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