UAE authority confirms sea worms spotted at Al Bateen Beach in Abu Dhabi are harmless
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) noted the worms are harmless marine organisms that typically live deep in the sand. The authority emphasised that they play an important ecological role by recycling organic matter and serving as a food source for fish, contributing to the overall health of the marine ecosystem.
The EAD explained that the sudden appearance of sea worms may be linked to changes in sea temperature, which can influence their breeding cycles and behaviour.
The authority reassured the public that the presence of these creatures is a normal part of the UAE's rich marine biodiversity and poses no danger to beach visitors.
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