625 species of mollusks exist in the Red Sea along the Yemeni coast. Mollusks (such as oysters) would suffer immense demise in case of any oil spill reaching the coast area.
416 species of fish registered in Yemeni waters in the Red Sea would be subject to mortality in the event of any potential oil spill.
283 species of phytoplankton recorded in Yemeni territorial waters in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
53 species of crustaceans exist on the Yemeni coast along the Red Sea.
16 species of sharks found in Yemeni waters in the Red Sea are at serious risk.
* References:
-The National Biodiversity Report, Environment Protection Authority, Yemen, 2014.