Six of the seven species of sea turtle are threatened with extinction due to loss of habitat, poaching and pollution
Around 30 turtles released into the sea on World Sea Turtle Day at the Jumeirah Al Naseem beach in Dubai. All pictures by Pawan Singh / The National.
The animals had been cleared for release by marine biologists at the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Programme, following a lengthy recovery period, during which they received regular check-ups and medical care where necessary
Some had been cold-stunned by continued exposure to chilly waters during winter, while others had eaten plastic or sustained injuries requiring surgery
All had rehabilitated in the safety of the Turtle Lagoon at Jumeirah Al Naseem, before being released off the beach near the hotel
The turtles made their way quickly back into the sea, once they were released
World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated by conservationists around the world, who seek to highlight the importance of the reptiles in the marine ecosystem, and their endangered status
Six of the seven species of sea turtle are threatened with extinction due to loss of habitat, poaching and pollution
Around 30 turtles released into the sea on World Sea Turtle Day at the Jumeirah Al Naseem beach in Dubai. All pictures by Pawan Singh / The National.
The animals had been cleared for release by marine biologists at the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Programme, following a lengthy recovery period, during which they received regular check-ups and medical care where necessary
Some had been cold-stunned by continued exposure to chilly waters during winter, while others had eaten plastic or sustained injuries requiring surgery
All had rehabilitated in the safety of the Turtle Lagoon at Jumeirah Al Naseem, before being released off the beach near the hotel
The turtles made their way quickly back into the sea, once they were released
World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated by conservationists around the world, who seek to highlight the importance of the reptiles in the marine ecosystem, and their endangered status
Six of the seven species of sea turtle are threatened with extinction due to loss of habitat, poaching and pollution
