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Young green turtles find refuge in man-made lagoon in protected UAE wetland

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New research indicates nine juvenile green turtles in the UAE are highly resident in a protected wetland, spending over 80% of their time there. The study tracked shell length less than 60 cm and identified the Al Qurm Wa Lehhfaiiah Protected Area as a critical refuge for young sea turtles.

Key points

• Nine juvenile green turtles were tracked in the Al Qurm Wa Lehhfaiiah Protected Area.
• Turtles spent over 80% of their time in the protected wetland.

Context

This study tracks juvenile green turtles in the UAE, identifying a critical refuge for young sea turtles in a protected wetland.

Limitations

Evidence covers only nine turtles with shell length less than 60 cm. Data is limited to the Al Qurm Wa Lehhfaiiah Protected Area and does not include broader regional trends or long-term population forecasts.

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