“The choice is made on the basis of their international significance in terms of ecology, botany, zoology, limnology, or hydrology.”

“The Other Physical Sciences category includes geology, geography, hydrology, statistics, meteorology, and physics.”

“Physical sciences, particularly earth sciences such as geology and hydrology, are popular subjects for study and research in Oman's university.”

“However a hydrologist would need to visit the island to check the volume and quality of water in the caves first.”

“Kirk Bemis, the Zunis ' hydrologist, says that the appropriate studies on these other aquifers have yet to be done.”

“A hydrologist engineer will be the focal point of the project, and will be responsible for project implementation at the national level.”