Saudi Arabia has announced the discovery of the largest sea turtle nesting site ever recorded in Saudi waters in the Red Sea, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Represented by the General Organization for the Conservation of Coral Reefs and Marine Turtles in the Red Sea (SHAMS), the discovery stands as a living proof of the Kingdom’s protection of sea turtles in the Red Sea.
Located at the Four Sisters Islands in the Red Sea, this environmental discovery stands as a testament to Saudi Arabia’s unwavering support to the marine ecosystem in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
The Four Sisters Islands: Marmar, Dahreb, Malathu, and Jadir significantly boast high density of sea turtle nesting sites. Currently, over 2,500 turtle nests have been recorded on these islands.
Thus, they became a vital breeding area for endangered turtles in the Red Sea, especially since the turtles that nest there return to the same sites each year. In other words, they represent a haven for several endangered green turtles and critically endangered hawksbill turtles.
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