QU's Environmental Science Center begins annual season to monitor rare sea turtle nesting
The Peninsula
Doha: The Environmental Science Center at Qatar University (QU) started the annual season to monitor the nesting of rare and endangered sea turtles for the 2021 season on the coasts and islands of Qatar, implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment funded by Qatar Petroleum, within the framework of the marine turtle protection project launched 19 years ago.
The sea turtle nesting season usually begins on April 1 of each year, when turtles begin to lay their eggs on the northern shores of the State of Qatar, which is estimated between 75 to 100 eggs per shed. Sea turtles represent one of the components of the rich ecosystem of the State of Qatar, and are an important partner in the ecological balance that harmonizes the requirements of urban and industrial development and the protection and maintenance of the environment, in addition to supporting biodiversity in such marine and coastal environments.More Related News