Marine biologists at Sharjah Aquarium release six Eretmochelys imbricata
A group of endangered turtles was released into the ocean today after being rehabilitated by marine biologists at Sharjah Aquarium. The five adult and juvenile hawksbill turtles were reintroduced into the wild at the Natural Reserve at Al Hamriya Beach in Sharjah. Today’s event was held to coincide with World Turtle Day and is part of Sharjah Museum Department’s ‘Because We Care’ social responsibility initiative. “Sharjah Museums Department is reaching out to the community to spread awareness of the need to ensure a sustainable future for our precious marine resources,” said Manal Ataya, director-general of SMD. Click the link to read more…
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Photo from Sharjah Museums Department.
