Aden University to host 2nd International Symposium on Socotra archipelago [Archives:2003/644/Local News]

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June 23 2003

Nawal Mukaish
Yemen Times Staff

ADEN – The Second International Symposium on the Developing Strategy of Socotra Archipelago and other Yemeni islands is to be hosted by Aden University during December 14-16 of this year.
A number of prominent professors at the Yemeni universities are to take part in the symposium.
Various local and international organizations and institutions are to take part in the symposium along with other foreign countries including Britain, France, Italy, and Germany.
Different scientific areas distributed to 77 researches on biodiversity in Socotra Archipelago and other Yemeni islands are to be dealt such as, natural, biological and ecological characteristics of the Yemeni islands, population and environment, social, economic and cultural life, education and health.
Holding the second symposium has come as a result of the recommendations made during the First International Symposium on the Developing Strategy of Socotra Archipelago also held by Aden University. The earlier symposium has played a significant role in raising awareness and interest of the bodies concerned in promoting the island in various ways.
Socotra Island is the third island in the world in unique biodiversity as the biodiversity percentage of the island is 34 percent.
The rare sanctuaries in the Archipelago have been divided to four areas in order to maintain their natural resources. More than 300 fungal species are found in the island including extremely rare birds. Around 190 of bird species live in the island. Six bird species are considered to be migration birds, while 11 are still being studied.
Rare wild animals are also found in Socotra including snakes, serpents, spiders and scorpions.
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