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CASE EXAMPLE

Among the key Drivers (i.e., indirect drivers) of these pressures is population growth, urban
expansion and industrial development. Abu Dhabi, UAE

Pressure: (i.e., direct drivers): Total nitrogen, phosphorous, and (TCP) concentrations in
Tubli Bay arise primarly from point souces waste water outfall frome sewage treatment
plants that discharches secondary and primary efluent to the bay. Landfills and continued
encroachment into the mudflat and mangrove areas primarily by industry and informal waste
disposal. Coastal development, including dredging and reclamination, as a response to the fast

urbanization and development. The five sandwash plants that operate in the southern part
of tubli bay, with their muddy water discharge points into the bay. Finally agricultural drinage
water from agricultural farms around the bay (Abahussain and Alsabbagh, 2009)..

Figure 8 Pressures on Tubli Bay

RECLAMATION
Pressures
on Tubli Bay
Bahrain

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