Blurring Thresholds by Nelisha Mehta (B.Arch Thesis)

Sir Bu Nair Island
Secondly, the Sir Bu Nair Island, under the jurisdiction of the
emirate of Sharjah, was added to the list of Ramsar wetlands
in 2013. It is spread over 4964ha, out of which 1333ha are
terrestrial and 3631ha are marine. It is classified as a marine/
coastal wetland. It is located in the south of the gulf, 110km
away from Sharjah. It is home to 40 species of coral reefs, 76
species of fish and other marine life including turtles. Four
species of these 76 species are not found in the emirate of
Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The island has a significant heritage
and historical value as it used to be a fishermen’s meeting
point. Artifacts dating back to the Iron age was found here by
historians (RAMSAR Convention, Sir Bu Nair Island Protected
Area - Ramsar Information Sheet United Arab Emirates).
Figure 4.14: Rocky shores of Sir Bu Nair Island
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