Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, and Sheikha Salama bint Theyab look on as Sheikh Zayed bin Theyab releases a turtle. The data collected from the GPS tracking device will be used to improve the agency’s efforts towards marine life conservation and mitigate any risks they may face.
A batch of sea turtles was released into the ocean by The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi on Al Hudayriat island. All photos courtesy Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The turtles were released into the sea on Al Hudayriat Island.
Members of The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi helped rehabilitate the turtles before they were set free.
EAD has been conducting research studies into sea turtles since 1999.
During the release, one of the turtles was fitted with a satellite tracking device to allow marine specialists to monitor its feeding and nesting habits.
In Abu Dhabi there are two types of sea turtles, the Hawksbill turtle and the green turtle, with a population of about 5,000 turtles.
Sea turtles can live to 100 years old, are long-distance travellers and many of the world’s species call the UAE their home.
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, takes part in the turtle release. Nearly all seven species of sea turtle are classified as endangered and that is mostly a result of human activity.
Sheikha Ousha bint Shakhbout releases reptiles that were rescued last year and treated for injuries and marine diseases.
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, and Sheikha Salama bint Theyab look on as Sheikh Zayed bin Theyab releases a turtle. The data collected from the GPS tracking device will be used to improve the agency’s efforts towards marine life conservation and mitigate any risks they may face.
A batch of sea turtles was released into the ocean by The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi on Al Hudayriat island. All photos courtesy Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The turtles were released into the sea on Al Hudayriat Island.
Members of The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi helped rehabilitate the turtles before they were set free.
EAD has been conducting research studies into sea turtles since 1999.
During the release, one of the turtles was fitted with a satellite tracking device to allow marine specialists to monitor its feeding and nesting habits.
In Abu Dhabi there are two types of sea turtles, the Hawksbill turtle and the green turtle, with a population of about 5,000 turtles.
Sea turtles can live to 100 years old, are long-distance travellers and many of the world’s species call the UAE their home.
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, takes part in the turtle release. Nearly all seven species of sea turtle are classified as endangered and that is mostly a result of human activity.
Sheikha Ousha bint Shakhbout releases reptiles that were rescued last year and treated for injuries and marine diseases.
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, and Sheikha Salama bint Theyab look on as Sheikh Zayed bin Theyab releases a turtle. The data collected from the GPS tracking device will be used to improve the agency’s efforts towards marine life conservation and mitigate any risks they may face.
