Marine turtles populations on the route to extinction

Saving sea turtles from extinction Turtles have existed for millions of years and were here long before humans.But there is a great chance for them to become extinct as a result of our actions and our lack of care, warn the international marine scientists. Turtle populations in the West Indian Ocean, Northeast Indian Ocean, North … Read more

Sustainable approach to tuna fishing

The Campaign for Eco-Safe Tuna Campaign for Eco-Safe Tuna launched an international effort to promote a more sustainable approach to tuna fishing and truth-in-labeling. By educating consumers about the true nature of current tuna fishing and labeling practices, the Campaign for Eco-Safe Tuna seeks to ensure that not only dolphins, but sharks, marine turtles, seabirds, … Read more

The Great Jumeirah Turtle Release

Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company, has announced that the annual summer turtle release carried out by the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) will be open to the public for the first time (Friday 29th June from 8.30am). Six rehabilitated sea turtles (two Green Sea Turtles, two Loggerhead Turtles and two Hawksbill Turtles) will each … Read more

Coral Sea – The world’s biggest protected marine park

Coral Sea to be home to world’s largest protected marine park Australia has the world’s biggest marine park. Coral Sea marine park would cover almost 1 million square km and would help protect fish, pristine coral reefs and nesting sites for sea birds and the green turtle. Add to this the site of fierce naval … Read more