{"id":1582,"date":"2026-05-03T10:04:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T10:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.nhm.uobaghdad.edu.iq\/?p=1582"},"modified":"2026-05-03T10:04:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T10:04:21","slug":"a-scientific-field-trip-to-waist-governorate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.nhm.uobaghdad.edu.iq\/?p=1582","title":{"rendered":"A Scientific Field Trip to Waist Governorate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Natural History Research and Museum Center at the University of Baghdad, with the support and guidance of the center&#8217;s director, Assistant Professor Dr. Hanaa Hani Al-Saffar, organized a scientific field trip to Wasit Governorate\/Zurbatiya and its surrounding areas on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Samples of insects, invertebrates, fish, and native plants were collected, given the area&#8217;s distinctive biodiversity. The team consisted of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assistant Professor Dr. Hanaa Hani Al-Saffar, Director of the Center<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof. Dr. Razzaq Shaalan Akal<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr. Zainab Alwan Makawi<\/li>\n<li>Ms. Yasmin Sarmad<br \/>\nMs. Mustafa Salim<br \/>\nMs. Fatima Hussein Breij<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The research team was accompanied by:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof. Dr. Haider Badri Ali\/College of Science &#8211; University of Baghdad<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Professor Azhar Ahmed Saadallah Al-Mousawi\/Al-Manara Private University<br \/>\nMs. Mays Salam\/Master&#8217;s Student<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The scientific trip aimed to collect biological samples to fulfill the requirements of the research plan, as well as to enrich the Iraqi collection of both animal and plant specimens and to establish a database of biodiversity in Iraq. The field survey was a success, marked by fruitful cooperation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This activity contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 15 (Life on Land), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We wish everyone success in serving society, science, and knowledge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Natural History Research and Museum Center at the University of Baghdad, with the support and guidance of the center&#8217;s &#8230; 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