Research & Conservation
Intensive research and conservation work is conducted on Sir Bani Yas Island to conserve and protect the special ecosystem.
Various breeding programmes for rehabilitation of endangered and indigenous wildlife for future release into the wild and the establishment of a 6km non-fishing zone surrounding the Island is part of this work. Other highlights of this continuing work include:
- Relocation of non-indigenous animals including Blackbuck, Emu, Gemsbok, Eland and other animals.
- Ongoing education of guides so as to provide visitors with in-depth information about breeding and conservation programmes in addition to assisting and directing visitors throughout all activities on the island.
- Monitoring of breeding programmes and participation in international conservation organizations’ breeding programmes for endangered species such as the Houbara Bustard.
- Removal of human interference within the Park, including closing of roads and removal of old irrigation pipes used to set up the ‘Greening of the Desert’ programme many years ago
- Taking special care to conserve and save water at Desert Islands to ensure no wastage.