Dilshad Thalappil, Virupaxappa S Betageri, Latha M.S. and Suresha Gududappa
Abstract
The Red Sea features include a long, narrow shape between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, a high salt content, extensive coral reefs, and a unique ecosystem with many endemic species. The Red Sea has a high salt content, which contributes to its clear water because algae cannot spread easily. The present study was undertaken between January 2024 to December 2024 to identify the water quality between the coastal cities, Jeddah, Thuwail, King Abdullah Economic City, Rabigh, Al Rayees and Yanbu Industrial City to identify the impact of localized pollution. The water samples were collected at 6 stations from the coast of each township and 2 samples from the undisturbed area. The water quality results showed deviations in terms of Electrical Conductivity, Salinity, TDS, Turbidity, pH, BOD, COD, Nitrate, phosphates, TOC, Chlorophyl A and heavy metals (such as Copper, Iron and Lead),