With the participation of Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed

On Al Hudayriat Beach in Abu Dhabi... 150 sea turtles released إطلاق

• Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed participated in the release of turtles, which is considered the largest of its kind in the region.

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With the participation of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi launched a group of sea turtles on the shore of Al Hudayriat Island, the first of more than 150 sea turtles that will be released in stages at the main sites of the spread Sea turtles in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed participated in the turtle release, which is considered the largest of its kind in the region, in the presence of the Secretary General of the Executive Council, Dr. Mohammed Rashid Ahmed Al Hamli, the Director of the Office of His Highness the Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra region, Ahmed Matar Al Dhaheri, and the Secretary General of the Authority, Dr. Sheikha Salem Al Dhaheri.

The rehabilitation of the turtles, after they were rescued during the past year, was successful with the help of the public, sea-goers, fishermen, marine environmental monitors, and a number of partners, after they were rehabilitated at the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center at the National Aquarium, which provided them with advanced veterinary care. He treated her for the illnesses and injuries she was suffering from.

During the event, a turtle was named "Al Hudayriat", which goes back to the name of the island from which it was launched, as a satellite tracking device was installed on its back to track its path, monitor its movements and identify its nesting sites and places of feeding, as the data that will be collected will contribute to strengthening the efforts of the authority In developing plans and programs that would contribute to the conservation of sea turtles and work to reduce the risks they face.

As part of its commitment to conserving endangered species, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi has been conducting research studies since 1999 and monitoring sea turtles in order to conserve them, as it has succeeded in maintaining a stable turtle population in the emirate over the past two decades.

There are two types of sea turtles in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the hawksbill turtle and the green turtle, whose numbers are estimated at about 5,000 turtles.

• A tortoise called “Antares” was chosen to install a satellite tracking device on its back;

To track its path and monitor its movements.

• 5000 sea turtles in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

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