The joint scientific collaboration between the Diwan of Royal Court, the Center for Environmental Studies and Research, and the Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Research Center at Sultan Qaboos University stems from a shared belief in the importance of advancing field-based studies and research. This collaboration aims to provide a scientific perspective on the impacts of land management practices, environmental processes (including wetland degradation), and habitat conditions on bird health.
Furthermore, the collaboration investigates habitat requirements, distribution, and the abundance of individual bird species. This information forms a fundamental basis for understanding the underlying factors influencing bird population trends and for guiding conservation and protection efforts.