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Photo ID: hyskam	Subject: Beaches	Description
	Algae; Algal Mats; Biogenic Structures; Biostratigraphy; Coastal Environment; Coastal Processes; Coastal Zone; Intertidal Flats; Marine; Oceans; Organic; Reef Builders; Sedimentation; Sediments	Aerial view of upper part of intertidal flats near Abu Dhabi. Large ponds are clearly visible on the dark algal mats. Ponds are dammed by algal bridges and help retain marine waters which flood across the surface during storms and spring tide.
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	Peter Scholle Credit Line: Copyright Peter Scholle, NMBGMR	Asia; United Arab Emirates; Abu Dhabi
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Photo ID: hyskbl	Subject: Beaches	Description
	Algae; Algal Mats; Arid Climate; Biogenic Structures; Channelization; Channels; Coastal Environment; Coastal Processes; Coastal Zone; Intertidal Flats; Marine; Meanders; Oceans; Ponds; Sedimentation; Sediments; Sinuosity; Tidal Flats	Aerial view of tidal flats in arid setting near Abu Dhabi. Abundant meandering tidal channels cut across intertidal flats covered with luxuriant growth of laminar algal mats (dark colored). Abandoned channles and ponds are numerous in the mat areas.
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	Peter Scholle Credit Line: Copyright Peter Scholle, NMBGMR	Asia; United Arab Emirates; Abu Dhabi
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