General Knowledge
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How many island does Bahrain naturally have?
80 Ha
How much area do mangroves in Bahrain cover?
5 mm
what is the maximum size for plastic to be considered microplastic?
Balances environment, social, and economic pillars.
what does sustainability encompass?
the rise of cultured pearls and the discovery of oil
What caused the decline of Bahrain's natural pearl market?
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How many UN sustainability goals are there?
4
how much more carbon can mangrove store compared to tropical forests?
What makes microplastics more dangerous than other types?
Their small size allows them to have increased bioavailability and are easier to swallow.
Pinctada Radiata
What is Bahrain's main pearl-producing oyster species?
Bivalves
What type of shells produce nacreous pearls?
Environment, Social, Governance
What does ESG stand for?
Tubli Bay and Ras Sanad
Where are most of Bahrain's mangroves located?
Microplastics can act as carriers for other pollutants
what is a secondary impact of microplastics?
Flamingo, heron, tern
What are examples of bird species that can be seen in Bahrain's marine ecosystem?
4,000 years ago
When did Bahrain's pearling history begin?
1996
when did Tubli Bay gain protection status?
2060
Bahrain plans to quadruple mangrove cover by what year?
Increased oxygen levels
What is NOT an impact of microplastics?
Hermit crab and shrimp species
what are examples of crustacea species in Bahrain's marine ecosystem?
80%
In the late 1800s, and early 1900s, how much of the world's pearls came from our region?
1988
When did Ras Sanad gain protection status?
Grey mangrove
What type of mangroves make up Bahrain's mangrove ecosystem?
increased mortality, biodiversity loss, and food web disruption
What are the wider ecosystem impacts of microplastics?
Listed companies
In Bahrain, which companies have to report on ESG?
Gastropods
What type of shells produces non-nacreous pearls?