PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles
  1. Pourjomeh F, Shokri MR, Rezai H, Rajabi H, Maghsoudlou E (2018) The relationship between environmental variables, jellyfish and non-gelatinous zooplankton: A case study in the north of the Gulf of Oman. Mar Ecol. 2017; e12476.
  2. Varasteh T, Shokri MR, Rajabi-Maham H, Behzadi S, Hume BCC (2017) Symbiodinium thermophilum symbionts in Porites harrisoni and Cyphastrea microphthalma in the northern Persian Gulf, Iran. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom: 1-7.
  3. Nemati H, Shokri MR, Ramezanpour Z, Pour GHE, Muxika I, Borja Á  (۲۰۱۷) Using multiple indicators to assess the environmental status in impacted and non-impacted bathing waters in the Iranian Caspian Sea. Ecological Indicators 82, 175-182.
  4. Oladi M, Shokri MR, Rajabi-Maham H (2017) Application of the coral health chart to determine bleaching status of Acropora downingi in a subtropical coral reef. Ocean Science Journal, 1-9.
  5. Khosheghbal M, Pazooki J, Shokri MR (2017) Metazoan parasites of Otolithes ruber (Perciforme: Sciaenidae) of the Persian Gulf off Hendijan Region, Iran. NISCAIR-CSIR, India
  6. Pourjomeh F, Shokri MR, Rajabi-Maham H, Rezai H, Maghsoudlou E, (2017) New records of the scyphozoan medusae (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa) in the north of Gulf of Oman, Iran. Marine Biodiversity, 1-10 (First Online)
  7. Amini-Yekta F, Izadi S, Asgari M, Aghajan-Pour F, Shokri MR (2017) Higher taxa as surrogates for species richness in intertidal habitats of Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf. Marine Biodiversity, 1-8 (First Online)
  1. Khosheghbal M, Pazooki J, Shokri MR (2017) Comparison of prevalence, mean intensity and abundance of metazoan parasites of Otolithes ruber (Osteichthyes: Sciaenidae) in Khozestan, Hormozgan and Sistan and Baluchestan Provinces. Iranian Scientific Fisheries Journal, 25 (2), 1-15.
  2. Ghazilou A, Shokri MR, Gladstone W (2016) Animal v. plant-based bait: does the bait type affect census of fish assemblages and trophic groups by baited remote underwater video (BRUV) systems?. Journal of Fish Biology. 88 (5): 1731-1745.
  3. Jafari MA, Seyfabadi J, Shokri MR (2016) Internal bioerosion in dead and live hard corals in intertidal zone of Hormuz Island (Persian Gulf). Marine Pollution Bulletin. 105 (2): 586-592.
  4. Ghazilou A, Shokri MR, Gladstone W (2016) Coral reef fish assemblages along a disturbance gradient in the northern Persian Gulf: A seasonal perspective. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 105 (2): 599-605.
  5. Ghazilou A, Shokri MR, Gladstone W (2016) Application of baited remote underwater video stations to assess benthic coverage in the Persian Gulf. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 105 (2): 606-612.
  6. Zeinalipour M, Hasanzadeh Kiabi B, Shokri MR (2015) Allometry, condition index and secondary production in bivalve Barbatia decussata on rocky intertidal shores in the Northern Persian Gulf, Iran. Journal of Environmental Biology 36 (5), 1185-1192.
  7. Nemati N, Shokri MR, Pazooki J (2015) Does beach seine fishery permanently alter macroinvertebrate communities and sediment characteristics in the Southern Caspian Sea? Marine Ecology, Marine Ecology, 36 (3): 408-418.
  8. Mousavi SH, Danehkar A, Shokri MR, Poorbagher H, Azhdari D (2015) Site selection for artificial reefs using a new combine Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) tools for coral reefs in the Kish Island–Persian Gulf. Ocean & Coastal Management, 111: 92-102.
  9. Safaie M, Shokri MR, Kiabi BH, Pazooki J (2015) Biomass, CPUE and size frequency distribution of blue swimming crab Portunus segnis (Forskal, 1775) in coastal waters of the northern Persian Gulf, Iran. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 95 (4): 763-771.
  10. Daryanavard A, Abdoli A, Ranjbar MS, Shokri MR, Kiabi BH (2015) Spatial and temporal dynamics of the rock-pool ichthyofauna on Qeshm Island, Persian Gulf (Osteichthyes). Zoology in the Middle East, 61 (2): 133-138.
  11. Zeinalipour M, Hasanzadeh Kiabi BH, Shokri MR, Ardalan AA (2014) Population dynamic and distribution of Barbatia decussata(Bivalvia: Arcidae) on rocky intertidal shores in the northern Persian Gulf (Iran). Tropical Zoology, 27(3): 73-87.
  12. Pourjomeh F, Shokri MR, Kiabi B (2014) Do Cement Boulders Mimic Natural Boulders for Macro-Invertebrates in the Southern Caspian Sea? Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 14, 155-164.
  13. Amini Yekta F, Kiabi B, Ashja Ardalan A, Shokri MR (2013) Temporal Variation in Rocky Intertidal Gastropods of the Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf. Journal of the Persian Gulf, 4 (13), 9-18.
  14. Gladstone W, Curley B, Shokri MR (2013) Environmental impacts of tourism in the Gulf and the Red Sea. Marine Pollution Bulletin 72 (2), 375-388.
  15. Amini N, Pazooki J, Shokri MR (2013) Bioaccumulation of Zn and Cuin Chasar Bathybius (Gobiidae) tissue and its nematode parasite Dichelyne minutus, southeast of the Caspian Sea, Iran. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences (IJMS). 42, 196-200.
  16. Safaie M, Kiabi B, Pazooki J, Shokri MR (2013) Growth parameters and mortality rates of the blue swimming crab, Portunus segnis (Forskal, 1775) in coastal waters of Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, Iran. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 60(1) : 9-13.
  17. Shokri MR, Gladstone W (2013) Integrating vulnerability into estuarine conservation planning. Estuaries & Coasts, 36 (4), 866–۸۸۰٫
  18. Shokri MR, Gladstone W (2013) Limitations of habitats as biodiversity surrogates for conservation planning in estuaries. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 185(4): 3477-3492.
  19. Pour, FA, Shokri MR, Abtahi B (2013) Visitor impact on rocky shore communities of Qeshm Island, the Persian Gulf, Iran. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 185 (2):1859-1871.
  20. Safaie M, Pazooki J, Kiabi B, Shokri MR (2013) Reproductive biology of blue swimming crab, Portunus segnis (Forskal, 1775) in coastal waters of Persian Gulf and Oman Sea, Iran. Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences, 12(2): 430-444.
  21. Gladstone W, Curley B, Shokri MR (Online October 2012) Environmental impacts of tourism in the Gulf and the Red Sea. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 1-14.
  22. Amini Yekta F, Kiabi B, Shokri MR, Ashja Ardalan A (2012)Abundance and Species Richness of Intertidal Gastropods in Qeshm Island, the Persian Gulf, Before and After Cyclone Gonu (2007-2008). Journal of the Persian Gulf, 3 (9): 25-31.
  23. Kohan A, Badbardast Z, Shokri MR (2012) The Gastropod Fauna along the Bushehr Province Intertidal Zone of the Persian Gulf. Journal of the Persian Gulf, 3(9): 33-42.
  24. Pazooki J, Rashid Alijani A, Minaei Tehrani D, Shokri MR (2012) Gelatin and Oil Extraction From Skin of Three Tuna Fish Species of Persian Gulf. Journal Of Fisheries (Iranian Journal of Natural Resources). 65 (1): 15-25.
  25. Karimi E, Pazooki J, Shokri MR (۲۰۱۱) Macroparasites in intertidal gastropods on Qeshm Island, northern Persian Gulf, Iran. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences (IJMS), 40 (6): 779-782.
  26. Moradi M, Kamrani E, Shokri MR, Sharif Ranjbar M, Askari Hesni M (2010) First record of two hard coral species (Faviidae and Siderastreidae) from Qeshm Island (Persian Gulf, Iran). BioScience 2:34-37.
  27. Shojaei F, Kamrani E, Shokri MR, Sharif Ranjbar M, Moradi M, Askari Hesni M (2010) New records of three hard coral species from north-east of Larak Island (Persian Gulf, Iran). Marine Biodiversity Records, page 1 of 6. 3; e65.
  28. Amini Yekta F, Ashja Ardalan A, Shokri MR (۲۰۱۰) First record of Clypeomorus isselii (Pagenstecher, 1877) (Gastropoda: Cerithiidae) from the Persian Gulf, Iran. Zoology in the Middle East 49.
  29. Shokri MR, Gladstone W, Kepert A (2009) Annelids, arthropods or molluscs are suitable as surrogate taxa for selecting conservation reserves in estuaries. Biodiversity and Conservation 18: 1117-1130.
  30. Shokri MR, Gladstone W (2009) Higher taxa are effective surrogates for species in the selection of conservation reserves in estuaries. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 19: 626-636.
  31. Shokri MR, Gladstone W, Jelbart J (2009) The effectiveness of seahorses and pipefishes (Pisces: Syngnathidae) as a flagship group to prioritize the conservation value of estuarine seagrass beds: a test at multiple spatial scales. Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Research 19: 588-595.
  32. Shokri, M.R., Fatemi, M. and Crosby, M. (2005). The status of butterflyfishes (Chaetodontidae) in the northern Persian Gulf, I.R. Iran. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 15: S91–S99.
  33. Kumar, P., Shokri, M.R. and Mehrotra, I. (2001). Water quality: Lakes of Schirmacher Oasis, Antarctica. Scientific report of eighteen Indian Expedition to Antarctica, Technical Publication No. 16, Department of Ocean Department, New Delhi, 273-292.
  34. Shokri, M.R., Fatemi, S.M.R., Zarei, E. and Hoseinzadeh sahafi, H. (2000). A survey on coral reefs of Farur Island, Northeast of the Persian Gulf, Iran. Oceanography, 6-7, 15-23.
  35. Shokri, M.R. and Savari, A. (1998). A Study on some morphobiological aspects of Croaker Fish (Sciaenidae) in Mahshahr Creeks (Mousa Bay, Persian Gulf). Oceanography, 1, 1:13-23.
  36. Amini Yekta F, Ashja Ardalan A, Shokri MR (۲۰۱۰) First record of Clypeomorus isselii (Pagenstecher, 1877) (Gastropoda: Cerithiidae) from the Persian Gulf, Iran. Zoology in the Middle East 49.
  37. Shokri MR, Gladstone W, Kepert A (2009) Annelids, arthropods or molluscs are suitable as surrogate taxa for selecting conservation reserves in estuaries. Biodiversity and Conservation 18: 1117-1130.
  38. Shokri MR, Gladstone W (2009) Higher taxa are effective surrogates for species in the selection of conservation reserves in estuaries. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 19: 626-636.
  39. Shokri MR, Gladstone W, Jelbart J (2009) The effectiveness of seahorses and pipefishes (Pisces: Syngnathidae) as a flagship group to prioritize the conservation value of estuarine seagrass beds: a test at multiple spatial scales. Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Research 19: 588-595.
  40. Shokri, M.R., Fatemi, M. and Crosby, M. (2005). The status of butterflyfishes (Chaetodontidae) in the northern Persian Gulf, I.R. Iran. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 15: S91–S99.
  41. Kumar, P., Shokri, M.R. and Mehrotra, I. (2001). Water quality: Lakes of Schirmacher Oasis, Antarctica. Scientific report of eighteen Indian Expedition to Antarctica, Technical Publication No. 16, Department of Ocean Department, New Delhi, 273-292.
  42. Shokri, M.R., Fatemi, S.M.R., Zarei, E. and Hoseinzadeh sahafi, H. (2000). A survey on coral reefs of Farur Island, Northeast of the Persian Gulf, Iran. Oceanography, 6-7, 15-23.
  43. Shokri, M.R. and Savari, A. (1998). A Study on some morphobiological aspects of Croaker Fish (Sciaenidae) in Mahshahr Creeks (Mousa Bay, Persian Gulf). Oceanography, 1, 1:13-23.
Conference Proceedings
  1. Shokri MR, Maghsoudlou V (2012) A need for a network of MPAs for coral reefs in Iranian waters of the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea. Coral Reefs of the Gulf Conference, 17-19 January 2012, AbuDhabi, UAE.
  2. Dab K, Shokri MR, Vajed Samiei J, Ghezellou P (2012) A comparative survey on the cryptofauna of the common scleractinian corals in waters of the South Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (Nayband Bay, Persian Gulf). Coral Reefs of the Gulf Conference, 17-19 January 2012, AbuDhabi, UAE.
  3. Shokri MR, Gladstone W, Jelbart J (2011) The effectiveness of seahorses and pipefishes (Pisces: Syngnathidae) as a flagship group to prioritize the conservation value of estuarine seagrass beds: a test at multiple spatial scales. The First Syngnathid Biology International Symposium, Fiskebäckskil, Sweden.
  4. Shokri MR, Gladstone W (2010) Limitations of habitats as biodiversity surrogates for conservation planning in estuaries. 24th International Congress for Conservation Biology/ Society for Conservation Biology, Edmonton, Canada.
  5. Shokri MR, Gladstone W (2009) Integrating vulnerability into estuarine conservation planning. Proceedings of International Workshop on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Izmir, 20-22 Oct 2009, Izmir, Turkey.
  6. Aghajan Pour F, Shokri MR, Abtahi B (2009) Visitors influence on rocky intertidal biodiversity, Qeshm Island, the Persian Gulf, Iran. Proceedings of International Workshop on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Izmir, 20-22 Oct 2009, Izmir, Turkey.
  7. Izadi S, Shokri MR (2009) Echinoderms wiped out from sandy and rocky shores after dinoflagellate blooms in Qeshm Island (northern Persian Gulf, Iran). Proceedings of International Workshop on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Izmir, 20-22 Oct 2009, Izmir, Turkey.
  8. Asgari M, Shokri MR (2009) Red tide effects on intertidal crabs of Qeshm Island, the Persian Gulf. Proceedings of International Workshop on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Izmir, 20-22 Oct 2009, Izmir, Turkey.
  9. Amini Yekta F, Shokri MR (2009) Effect of red tide on gastropods in rocky shore of Qeshm Island, Persian Gulf. Proceedings of International Workshop on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Izmir, 20-22 Oct 2009, Izmir, Turkey.
  10. Shokri MR, Gladstone W (2008) The Use of habitat classification schemes to select estuarine Protected Areas. Proceedings of First International Congress and Documenting, Analyzing and Managing Biodiversity in the Middle East. 20-23 Oct 2008, Aqaba, Jordan.
  11. Shokri MR, Gladstone W, Kepert A (2007) Selection of Marine Protected Areas for conserving estuaries using surrogate approach, Proceedings of Oceans 7, Vancouver.
  12. Shokri MR, Gladstone W, Dana T, Manouchehri G (2006) Spatial patterns and biodiversity of macrofauna in the northern Persian Gulf, IR Iran and their relationship to environmental variables, Proceedings of the First International Conference of The State of The Gulf Ecosystem: Future and Threats. UAE University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
  13. Shokri MR, Gladstone W (2007) Testing performance of Syngnathids as a flagship group for the identification of candidate locations for marine protected areas. In: Day JC, Senior J, Monk S, Neal W (eds) First International Marine Protected Areas Congress, 23-27 October 2005, conference proceedings: IMPAC1 2005, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. http://www.impacongress.org
  14. Shokri MR, Shokri N (2004) Reefcheck: a tool for monitoring the impact of oil & gas development program on coral reefs of the Nay Band Bay, Northern Persian Gulf, Iran 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, Okinawa, Japan
  15. Fatemi SMR, Shokri MR (2001) Iranian coral reefs status with particular reference to Kish Island, Persian Gulf International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) Regional Workshop for the Indian Ocean, Maputo, Mozambique
  16. Shokri MR, Haeri-Ardajkani O, Sharifi A, Abdoullahi P, Nazarian M (2000) Status of coral reefs around Kish Island in the Iranian Persian Gulf Proceedings of the International Workshop on the Extent and Impact af Coral Bleaching in the Arabian Region, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, pp. 236-248
  17. Shokri MR, Fatemi SMR (2002) Threat of alien and introduced aquatic species in Iranian waters Workshop on Mediterranean Terraces and Migratory/Invasive Organisms, Lebanon
  18. Shokri MR, Fatemi SMR (2002) Butterflyfish (Chaetodontidae Fam.): diversity, distribution and monitoring status on coral reefs, in the northern Persian Gulf, IR Iran Middle East Regional Science Symposium & Workshop: Butterflyfish (Family Chaetodontidae) Research and Monitoring, Aqaba, Jordan
  19. Shokri MR, Savari A (2001) Marine biodiversity of the Iranian waters International Workshop on the Marine Biodiversity in the Islamic Countries, Alger, Algeria
  20. Shokri MR (2000) The marine fisheries of I.R. Iran Workshop MED2000 on Education, Research and Technology for Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean, Izmir, Turkey
  21. Shokri MR, Fatemi SMR (2000) Economic value of the Iranian coral reefs in the Persian Gulf Ninth International Coral Reef Symposium, Bali , Indonesia
  22. Shokri MR, Sheikholeslami MR, Eghtesadi Araghi P (1999) Impact assessment of the Iranian coral reef resources in the Persian Gulf area Young Scientists Conference on Marine Ecosystem Perspective, Gilleleje, Denmark

 

Chapters in Books
  1. Shokri, M.R. (2004) Coral bleaching and disease in the northern Persian Gulf. In: Status of coral reefs of the world 2004. Edited by C. Wilkinson, AIMS Press, Australia, 163 p.
  2. Wilson, S., Fatemi, S.M.R., Shokri, M.R. and Claerebou, M. (2002) Status of coral reefs of the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea Region. In: Status of coral reefs of the world 2002. Edited by C. Wilkinson, AIMS Press, Australia, 53-62.
  3. Pilcher, N. J., Wilson, S., Alhazeem, S. H. and Shokri, M.R. (2000) Status of coral reefs in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea Region (Middle East). In: Status of coral reefs of the world 2000. Edited by C. Wilkinson, AIMS Press, Australia, 55-64.

 

Magazine/Newsletter Articles
  • Shokri, M.R., Haeri-Ardakani, O. and Abdoullahi, P. (2000) Coral reef resources of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Reef Encounter 27: 26-29.

 

Technical Reports
  1. Shokri MR (2015-2016) Marine Ecology Technical Reports for Nuclear Power Plant, Bushehr, Iran. Client: Ofogh Consulting Engineers (OCE). Submitted to:  Nuclear Power Plant Production & Development Co. of Iran.
  2. Shokri MR (2016) Marine Environmental Baseline Study for South Kish Desalination Plant, Kish Island, Iran. Client: Iranian Association for Environmental Assessment. Submitted to: Department Of the Environment IR Iran.
  3. Shokri MR (2014) Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Baseline Study of South Pars Gas Field Development Phase 14, the Persian Gulf, Iran. Client: YEKOM Consulting Engineers. Submitted to: Department Of the Environment IR Iran.
  4. Shokri MR (2014) Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Baseline Study of Recreational Marina in the Southern Caspian Sea, Iran. Client: Khakbaft Consulting Engineers. Submitted to: Department Of the Environment IR Iran.
  5. Shokri MR (2014) Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Baseline Study of Ship Repair & Marine Services Port in the South Pars Gas Field Development, the Persian Gulf, Iran. Client: Pangan Avaran Consulting Engineer. Submitted to: Department Of the Environment IR Iran.
  6. Shokri MR (2013) Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Baseline Study for 14 breakwaters along the coastline of Sea of Oman, Iran. Client: Rahsazi and Omran Consulting Engineers. Submitted to: Department Of the Environment IR Iran.
  7. Shokri MR (2009) Execution Plan, Coral Relocation in Chahbahar Bay, Oman Sea, IR Client: Gorbe Nooh, Omran Sahel Executive Team. Submitted to: Marine Environmental Deputy, Department Of the Environment IR Iran.
  8. Shokri MR (2009) Pilot Relocation Report, Chahbahar Reef Building Coral Relocation Project. Client: Gorbe Nooh, Omran Sahel Executive Team. Submitted to: Marine Environmental Deputy, Department Of the Environment IR Iran.
  9. Shokri MR, Sanjani S (2009) Supplemental Report, Chahbahar Reef Building Coral Relocation Project. Client: Gorbe Nooh, Omran Sahel Executive Team. Submitted to: Marine Environmental Deputy, Department Of the Environment IR Iran.
  10. Shokri MR (2009) Project Brief and Methodology, Coral Relocation in Chahbahr Bay, Oman Sea, IR Iran. Client: Gorbe Nooh, Omran Sahel Executive Team. Submitted to: Marine Environmental Deputy, Department Of the Environment IR Iran.
  11. Gladstone W, Shokri MR (2007) Spatial and habitat-related patterns in the biodiversity of Brisbane Water estuary: a tool for sustainable estuary management. Client: Centre for Sustainable Use of Coasts and Catchments – University of Newcastle, Gosford, Australia.
  12. Shokri MR, Reazei H (2006) Marine Baseline Survey South Pars Gas Field Development Phases 9 & 10. Yekom Consulting Eng., Iran & Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG, Germany 29 pp
  13. Shokri MR (2002) Status of Marine Environment in the PARS Special Energy Zone Nayband Bay, Persian Gulf. The aim of this report was to communicate the progress of the Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessment (ESHA). Clients: Yekom Consulting Eng and ERM, UK. Submitted to: Pardis Petrochemical Complex and Shell Company.
  14. Shokri MR (2000) Status of coral reefs around Farur Island, Iran (Persian Gulf). Submitted to: Iranian National Center for Oceanography, Tehran.
  15. Shokri MR (2000) PARS Special Energy Zone, Marine Environment Survey. Client: Jahad Water and Watershed Research Company, Tehran.
  16. Shokri MR (1999) Status of coral reefs around Kish Island, Iran (Persian Gulf). Submitted to: Iranian National Center for Oceanography, Tehran, 27 pp.