MUSCAT : The authority said the Sultanate’s coastline provides an ideal natural environment where sea turtles begin life on the sands and continue their journey into the depths of the sea, making it a vital ecosystem for marine ecological balance.

Omani nesting sites, particularly Ras Al Jinz and Ras Al Hadd, attract thousands of green turtles annually and are recognised as locations of global ecological significance.

The Environment Authority noted that Oman’s beaches host five of the seven globally identified sea turtle species, including several classified as endangered, underscoring the country’s role in global conservation efforts.

It added that the nesting environment along Oman’s coastline offers favourable conditions for reproduction and survival, helping maintain marine biodiversity and ecological stability in the region.

The authority also highlighted ongoing protection and monitoring programmes aimed at safeguarding turtle populations and preserving their natural habitats against environmental pressures.

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