| | | Faculty | | Lecture: In title (The Diversity of Coral Reef : What are we missing and howwe can estimate it?), Organized by the Faculty of Marine Biology / The University of Jordan -Aqaba Branch, in corporation with SmithSonian Institution/ U.S.A.
| | Lecture: In title (The Diversity of Coral Reef : What are we missing and howwe can estimate it?), Organized by the Faculty of Marine Biology / The University of Jordan -Aqaba Branch, in corporation with SmithSonian Institution/ U.S.A. |
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(National Workshop on Public Awareness and Outreach Concerning UP POPs) Organized by Regional Organization for the Conservation of the Environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (PRESGA), In corporation with: - Faculty of Marine Sciences/ The University of Jordan- Aqaba Branch. - Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority . - United Nation Industrial Development Organization UNIDO. Global Environmental Facility, GEF. - - and International Ibn Hayyan Laboratories.
| | (National Workshop on Public Awareness and Outreach Concerning UP POPs) Organized by Regional Organization for the Conservation of the Environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (PRESGA), In corporation with: - Faculty of Marine Sciences/ The University of Jordan- Aqaba Branch. - Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority . - United Nation Industrial Development Organization UNIDO. Global Environmental Facility, GEF. - - and International Ibn Hayyan Laboratories.
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Screening Environmental Film (Deep Down) "Deep Down" explores the quandary between an industry (coal) that has supported and sustained a region for generations, and the environmental damage this industry does through the practice of mountaintop removal. Organised by the Faculty of Marine Sciences / The University of Jordan- Aqaba Branch, in corporation with U.S. embassy.
| | Screening Environmental Film (Deep Down) "Deep Down" explores the quandary between an industry (coal) that has supported and sustained a region for generations, and the environmental damage this industry does through the practice of mountaintop removal. Organised by the Faculty of Marine Sciences / The University of Jordan- Aqaba Branch, in corporation with U.S. embassy.
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Faculty of Marine Sciences Forum Faculty of Marine Sciences Forum 2011/2012. Organized by students in the Faculty of Marine Sciences / The University of Jordan- Aqaba Branch, in corporation with Marine Science Station to show the activities of faculty, 20/12/2012
| 12/20/2012 | Faculty of Marine Sciences Forum Faculty of Marine Sciences Forum 2011/2012. Organized by students in the Faculty of Marine Sciences / The University of Jordan- Aqaba Branch, in corporation with Marine Science Station to show the activities of faculty, 20/12/2012
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Signing of a memorandum of understanding on scientific cooperation with Mote Marine Laboratory, Serasota, Florida, USA. Signing of a memorandum of understanding on scientific cooperation between Faculty of Marine Sciences/ The University of Jordan- Aqaba Branch and Mote Marine Laboratory, Serasota, Florida, USA.
| | Signing of a memorandum of understanding on scientific cooperation with Mote Marine Laboratory, Serasota, Florida, USA. Signing of a memorandum of understanding on scientific cooperation between Faculty of Marine Sciences/ The University of Jordan- Aqaba Branch and Mote Marine Laboratory, Serasota, Florida, USA.
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Participation in the Meeting and training organized by the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) Participate in the meeting and training organized by the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) in the period 4-7/3/2012 within the project our shores is not for sale is backed by the Academy for Educational Development (AED)one of USAID programs in Jordan, was training at the headquarters of the Assembly in Aqaba and was in the area of tactics and methodology for advocacy. | | Participation in the Meeting and training organized by the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) Participate in the meeting and training organized by the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) in the period 4-7/3/2012 within the project our shores is not for sale is backed by the Academy for Educational Development (AED)one of USAID programs in Jordan, was training at the headquarters of the Assembly in Aqaba and was in the area of tactics and methodology for advocacy. |
| | | Faculty | | National Workshop to study the national contingency plan about oil spills in Jordan. Participate in a national workshop to study the national contingency plan about oil spills in Jordan, organized by the Regional Organization for the Conversation of the environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (PERSGA) in cooperation with the authority of Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASIZA), the spectrum in the period 8-11/4/2012 in Aqaba Marine Park.
| 4/8/2012 | - United Nation Industrial Development Organization UNIDO. |
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Memorandum of Understanding between the ADC and the Faculty of Marine Sciences at the University of Jordan / Aqaba Branch. Signed a memorandum of understanding between the ADC and the Faculty of Marine Sciences at the University of Jordan Aqaba Branch, Thursday, 17.05.2012 in the office of the authority of Aqaba Special Economic Zone and the presence of the Chief branch of the University of Jordan in Aqaba. Prof. Reda Khawaldeh . Agreement was signed by the Dean of the Faculty of Marine Sciences Prof. Ahmad Abu Hilal from Jordan University, and the Executive Director Engineer Ghassan Ghanem from ADC . The signing ceremony under the patronage of the President the authority of Aqaba Special Economic Zone Engineer Nasser Madadha in the presence of a number of members of the faculty of Marine Sciences at the University.
| 5/7/2012 | Memorandum of Understanding between the ADC and the Faculty of Marine Sciences at the University of Jordan / Aqaba Branch. Signed a memorandum of understanding between the ADC and the Faculty of Marine Sciences at the University of Jordan Aqaba Branch, Thursday, 17.05.2012 in the office of the authority of Aqaba Special Economic Zone and the presence of the Chief branch of the University of Jordan in Aqaba. Prof. Reda Khawaldeh . Agreement was signed by the Dean of the Faculty of Marine Sciences Prof. Ahmad Abu Hilal from Jordan University, and the Executive Director Engineer Ghassan Ghanem from ADC . The signing ceremony under the patronage of the President the authority of Aqaba Special Economic Zone Engineer Nasser Madadha in the presence of a number of members of the faculty of Marine Sciences at the University.
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Regional Training Workshop on Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement of Ballast Water Management. The Regional Organization for the Conversation of the environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (PERSGA) organized a regional workshop on Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement of Ballast Water Management ,by collaboration between the Faculty of Marine Sciences at the University of Jordan / Aqaba branch and the Jordan Maritime Authority and International Maritime Organization (IMO), on Monday and Tuesday 28-29/5/2012 in the University of Jordan / Aqaba branch. Participated in the workshop a number of delegations of Arab countries on the Red Sea (Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti) and the number of faculty members in the Faculty of Marine Sciences and a number of faculty students.
| | Regional Training Workshop on Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement of Ballast Water Management. The Regional Organization for the Conversation of the environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (PERSGA) organized a regional workshop on Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement of Ballast Water Management ,by collaboration between the Faculty of Marine Sciences at the University of Jordan / Aqaba branch and the Jordan Maritime Authority and International Maritime Organization (IMO), on Monday and Tuesday 28-29/5/2012 in the University of Jordan / Aqaba branch. Participated in the workshop a number of delegations of Arab countries on the Red Sea (Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti) and the number of faculty members in the Faculty of Marine Sciences and a number of faculty students.
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Participation in the membership of the judging panel for Eco-Schools program Eco-Schools program is one of a global enterprise software for environmental education (FEE) which is sponsored in Aqaba by the Royal Marine Concervation Society of Jordan (JREDS). The University of Jordan / Aqaba branch participate in the judging panel of Eco-Schools program, by choose Ms. Majduleen Sbaihat to become on of the membership of judging panel . The jury visited schools that apply environmental standards, on Wednesday, 23/5/2012, was evaluated these schools. Five schools won from the city of Aqaba. Green Flag were given to this schools during the ceremony organized by the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan, on Monday 28/5/2012 Hotel in the Gulf of Aqaba.
| 5/28/2012 | Participation in the membership of the judging panel for Eco-Schools program Eco-Schools program is one of a global enterprise software for environmental education (FEE) which is sponsored in Aqaba by the Royal Marine Concervation Society of Jordan (JREDS). The University of Jordan / Aqaba branch participate in the judging panel of Eco-Schools program, by choose Ms. Majduleen Sbaihat to become on of the membership of judging panel . The jury visited schools that apply environmental standards, on Wednesday, 23/5/2012, was evaluated these schools. Five schools won from the city of Aqaba. Green Flag were given to this schools during the ceremony organized by the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan, on Monday 28/5/2012 Hotel in the Gulf of Aqaba.
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Participation in the launch of the project our shores is not for sale Joined the University of Jordan / Aqaba branch at the launch of the project our shores is not for sale, organized by the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan, on Sunday 27/5/2012 Intercontinental Hotel in Aqaba.
| 5/27/2012 | Participation in the launch of the project our shores is not for sale Joined the University of Jordan / Aqaba branch at the launch of the project our shores is not for sale, organized by the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan, on Sunday 27/5/2012 Intercontinental Hotel in Aqaba.
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Training Course: "Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development" Phase 2 in Sweden. Training course about "Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development" (ISCD) in MENA /Sweden (Phase 2), during period 3-21/9/2012
| 9/3/2012 | Training Course: "Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development" Phase 2 in Sweden. Training course about "Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development" (ISCD) in MENA /Sweden (Phase 2), during period 3-21/9/2012 |
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Workshop on "Climate change and its impact on the eco-systems" Workshop on "Climate change and its impact on the eco-systems", organized by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASIZA) in collaboration with Marine Science Station (MSS), within the project (protect the coastal environment and marine biodiversity), 06/26/2012 . | 6/26/2012 | Workshop on "Climate change and its impact on the eco-systems" Workshop on "Climate change and its impact on the eco-systems", organized by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASIZA) in collaboration with Marine Science Station (MSS), within the project (protect the coastal environment and marine biodiversity), 06/26/2012 . |
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Signing a memorandum of understanding between the Faculty of Marine Sciences and the Center for Tropical Research Institute ZMT in Germany. Ceremony signing a memorandum of understanding between the Faculty of Marine Sciences and the Center for Tropical Research Institute ZMT in Germany, 10/04/2012, in The University of Jordan / Aqaba Branch.
| 4/10/2012 | Signing a memorandum of understanding between the Faculty of Marine Sciences and the Center for Tropical Research Institute ZMT in Germany. Ceremony signing a memorandum of understanding between the Faculty of Marine Sciences and the Center for Tropical Research Institute ZMT in Germany, 10/04/2012, in The University of Jordan / Aqaba Branch.
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| | | Faculty | | Campaign "Clean Up the World" Campaign "Clean Up the World" organized by the Royal Society for the Protection of the Marine Environment (JRED) in Aqaba and the Faculty of Marine Sciences, during the period 27-29/9 /2012.
| 9/27/2012 | Campaign "Clean Up the World" Campaign "Clean Up the World" organized by the Royal Society for the Protection of the Marine Environment (JRED) in Aqaba and the Faculty of Marine Sciences, during the period 27-29/9 /2012.
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| | | Faculty | | Campaign "Our environment is Different" Campaign "Our environment is Different" which organized by the authority of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASIZA) and the Faculty of Marine Sciences, during the period 25-29/10/2012.
| 10/25/2012 | Campaign "Our environment is Different" Campaign "Our environment is Different" which organized by the authority of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASIZA) and the Faculty of Marine Sciences, during the period 25-29/10/2012.
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| | | Faculty | | National workshop on Sustainable Management of Marine Resources. National workshop on Sustainable Management of Marine Resources. Effect of Environmental Changes on Marine Migratory Species (Marine Turtles), 30/12/2012
| 12/30/2012 | National workshop on Sustainable Management of Marine Resources. National workshop on Sustainable Management of Marine Resources. Effect of Environmental Changes on Marine Migratory Species (Marine Turtles), 30/12/2012
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| | | Faculty | | Special Seminar about submission of draft European Union (TYMPUS) which took place on Thursday, 3/1/2013 at the University of Jordan Hall in Aqaba in the presence of President of the University of Jordan in Aqaba and the Deans of University Faculties and Faculty Members.
| 1/3/2013 | Special Seminar about submission of draft European Union (TYMPUS) which took place on Thursday, 3/1/2013 at the University of Jordan Hall in Aqaba in the presence of President of the University of Jordan in Aqaba and the Deans of University Faculties and Faculty Members.
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| | | Faculty | | Lecture: The Evolutionary Diversity and Ecological Complexity of Coral Reefs. Lecture: The Evolutionary Diversity and Ecological Complexity of Coral Reefs"" which organized by Faculty of Marine Sciences and National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian, USA, 10/2/2013
| 2/10/2013 | Lecture: The Evolutionary Diversity and Ecological Complexity of Coral Reefs. Lecture: The Evolutionary Diversity and Ecological Complexity of Coral Reefs"" which organized by Faculty of Marine Sciences and National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian, USA, 10/2/2013
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| | | Faculty | | Training course: "Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development", Phase 4. in Jordan. Training course about "Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development" (ISCD) in Jordan (Phase 4), during period 27/1/2013- 7/2/2013.
| 1/27/2013 | Training course: "Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development", Phase 4. in Jordan. Training course about "Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development" (ISCD) in Jordan (Phase 4), during period 27/1/2013- 7/2/2013.
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| | | Faculty | | World Tourism Day Participation in the World Tourism Day under the theme "Tourism and water conservation," which was organized by the authority of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, on Wednesday 10/02/2013 .
| 2/10/2013 | World Tourism Day Participation in the World Tourism Day under the theme "Tourism and water conservation," which was organized by the authority of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, on Wednesday 10/02/2013 .
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| | | Faculty | | Workshop: the Current Status of Coral Reefs in the Gulf of Aqaba between the Past and the Present. Organized by Marine Science Station in cooperation with Faculty of Marine Sciences, 24/10/2013.
| 10/24/2013 | Workshop: the Current Status of Coral Reefs in the Gulf of Aqaba between the Past and the Present. Organized by Marine Science Station in cooperation with Faculty of Marine Sciences, 24/10/2013.
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| | | Faculty | | Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Training Workshop, Organized by Jordan Environment Society, 14/1/2014.
| 1/14/2014 | Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Training Workshop, Organized by Jordan Environment Society, 14/1/2014.
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| | | Faculty | | First National Seminar about Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development (ISCD), organized by the authority of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASIZA) and United Nation Development Program (UNDP), 10/2/2014.
| 2/10/2014 | First National Seminar about Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development (ISCD), organized by the authority of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASIZA) and United Nation Development Program (UNDP), 10/2/2014.
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| | | Faculty | | Aqaba International Conference on Marine and Costal Environment: AIC Conference
"Status and Challenges in the Arab World"
27-29/10/2014 | 10/27/2014 | Faculty of Marine Sciences at the University of Jordan / Aqaba branch Organized the International Conference entitled "Aqaba International Conference on Marine and Coastal Environment" . The theme of conference "Status and Challenges in the Arab World", during the period 27-29 / 10/2014 at the Intercontinental Hotel Aqaba, in collaboration with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority and with the participation of about 150 participants from 11 Arab and international state. |
| | | Faculty | | The VideoRay remotely operated vehicle (ROV) is one of the recent equipments that is used in marine scientific research. It is equipped with a digital camera to take photos under water. ROV system can be used for measuring depth and temperature. It helps in sampling since it works under water (300 meters below seawater surface). In general, this system is used to study marine environment at different depths, including coral reefs. | 11/26/2018 | VideoRay |
| | | Faculty | | Hydraulic equipments are important for sampling and cleaning processes during preparing for scientific research. These equipments work underwater cleaning, coring, breaking and drilling at depths from 40 to 50 m below water’s surface. | 11/26/2018 | Hydraulic equipments for underwater cleaning, coring, breaking and drilling.
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| | | Staff | | * Fulbright scholarship for the academic year 2017-2018 at the University of California Santa Cruz, Department of Ocean Science, USA.
* Honor position (Research Associate) at University of California Santa Cruz, Ocean Science from 2019-2022. | 8/20/2017 | |
| | | Staff | | Fulbright Visiting Scholars-Fellowship / Sabbatical leave – Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, Florida-USA during the academic year 2018-2019. | 8/19/2018 | |
| | | Faculty | | The faculty members at the Faculty of Marine Sciences in Aqaba were the main founders and implementers of the on going National Monitoring Program (NMP) on marine environment of Gulf of Aqaba since its initiation two decades ago. Implementation of NMP was commenced in 2001. In February 2000, the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) was established and NMP, becoming under the responsibility of the Environment Commission and the purpose of which was mainly to carry out resource management oriented research and provide explanations of the NMP findings. The long term outcome of NMP was the declared commitment of the ASEZA to finance and manage a sustainable NMP of the coastal environment for the entire coastal line of Gulf of Aqaba.
The aim of the program is to provide resource managers with necessary baseline data on seawater, bottom surface sediment and coastal habitat quality to help them understand the coastal ecosystem functioning and enable them to adopt suitable management schemes. The main specific objectives of the monitoring program are to: (i) generate systematic records of the seawater physical properties; transparency, color and odor, temperature, salinity and currents (ii) generate systematic records of the seawater chemical and biological properties; dissolved oxygen, pH, alkalinity, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, silicate and chlorophyll a (iii) generate baseline records of the bottom sediment quality variables sedimentation rate, color and odor, redox potential, grain size, concentrations of calcium carbonate, organic carbon, organic nitrogen and total phosphorus (iv) generate baseline records of the bottom habitat on live coral cover and reef health (v) generate baseline records of fish abundance and biodiversity of coral reef and sea grass habitat (vi) discuss the generated records and provide simple data analysis to pinpoint possible trends or abnormalities and (vii) suggest standard codes of reference of the Jordanian coastal waters of the Gulf of Aqaba.
Source; Prof. Mohammad Al-Zibdeh. | 1/27/2019 | Environmental Monitoring Program (NMP) |