Emirates News Agency - Sharjah Aquarium releases 8 endangered turtles back to their natural habitat in celebration of World Turtle Day
SHARJAH, 23rd May, 2023 (WAM) -- Sharjah Aquarium, operating under the Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA), has marked World Turtle Day with a special initiative, during which it has released eight medium to large green and hawksbill turtles into the sea off Al Hamriyah beach in Sharjah.Green turtles, colloquially referred to as "Sherry," have a maximum length of 120 cm and are recognised as an endangered species. Despite their ability to live for 70 years or more, these turtles face numerous threats to their survival. Their...
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