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Egypt Today
21-06-2025
- General
- Egypt Today
2nd tagged sea turtle from Greece successfully rescued, released in Alexandria
A tagged sea turtle originating from Greece - press photo CAIRO – 21 June 2025: The Turtle Rescue Center at the Lake Burullus Protected Area of Ashtoum El Gamil has successfully carried out the second-of-its-kind rescue and release operation for a tagged sea turtle originating from Greece. The turtle was safely released into the Mediterranean off the coast of Alexandria, after confirming its full recovery and ability to survive in its natural habitat. The operation was conducted in cooperation with the Alexandria branch of the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency, the Sea Turtle Rescue Center in Greece, and the Alexandrian Association for Marine Rescue and Environmental Protection, as part of Egypt's celebration of World Sea Turtle Day. Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad confirmed that the turtle is a juvenile loggerhead (Caretta caretta), a marine species classified as threatened with extinction. She noted that the turtle was found to be in good health, with all vital functions stable before release. It was tagged with the Greek codes L4728 and L4727, and coordination with the Greek rescue center helped retrieve its environmental history. Fouad explained that the turtle is named Taito, a young female estimated to be under 15 years old. She was admitted to the Greek rescue center in May 2023 after suffering a head injury, and was subsequently released off the coast of Attica, Greece, in October 2024. The minister added that the turtle was transferred from Alexandria on Friday and released into the Mediterranean Sea today, after her health was reassessed and scientific measurements were recorded: the shell measured 63 cm in length and 57 cm in width; the front flipper was 34 cm long, the rear flipper 23 cm, and the head measured 17 cm in length and 15 cm in width. The turtle weighed approximately 40 kilograms. Fouad emphasized that this operation is part of the Ministry of Environment's broader efforts to preserve biodiversity and protect endangered marine species, highlighting the importance of regional and international cooperation to safeguard marine life and enhance rapid response and rehabilitation efforts.
Hi Dubai
17-06-2025
- General
- Hi Dubai
Jumeirah Releases 72 Rehabilitated Sea Turtles on World Sea Turtle Day
In a powerful show of commitment to marine conservation, Jumeirah released 72 rehabilitated sea turtles into the Arabian Gulf today to mark World Sea Turtle Day. The event, held in collaboration with community members, guests, and partners, highlights the success of the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP), which has returned over 2,300 turtles to the wild since its inception in 2004. Among the turtles released was Najeeb, an 80kg male Green turtle rescued with severe injuries in December 2024. Now fully recovered, Najeeb is one of two turtles fitted with a satellite tracker to monitor his journey post-release. Past tracked turtles have travelled as far as nesting sites in Oman, offering valuable insights into migratory patterns. This year also brought a rare scientific discovery: a Loggerhead hatchling—unprecedented in the Arabian Gulf, where the species is not known to nest. Though not yet released, the turtle's presence is seen as a breakthrough in understanding regional marine biodiversity. Parallel events took place at other Jumeirah properties. In Abu Dhabi, 135 turtles were released in partnership with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi. In Bali, newly hatched turtles were returned to the ocean alongside educational activities promoting conservation awareness. Beyond rehabilitation, Jumeirah is scaling up coral restoration efforts at its Turtle Lagoon with over 3,000 coral fragments created and hundreds reintroduced to the sea. The group is also supporting the DUBAI REEF initiative, one of the world's largest artificial reef projects, aiming to deploy 20,000 modules across 600 square kilometres. With initiatives extending to resorts in Tanzania and the Maldives, Jumeirah's marine preservation efforts reflect a broader sustainability strategy focused on protecting ocean life and ecosystems for generations to come. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Al Etihad
16-06-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
Dubai releases 72 rehabilitated sea turtles back into natural habitat
16 June 2025 18:54 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)In celebration of World Sea Turtle Day, Dubai's Jumeirah Group – together with members of the community, guests and partners – released 72 rehabilitated sea turtles back into their natural habitat on release included hawksbill and green turtles, and marked a significant milestone for the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP), with over 2,300 turtles now returned to the wild since its launch in those released was Najeeb – meaning 'noble' and 'generous' in Arabic – an 80-kilogram male green turtle rescued in December 2024 with severe injuries to both front flippers. Najeeb was one of two turtles fitted with a satellite tracker, allowing the DTRP team to monitor his journey after last time the team released a male green turtle of similar size, it travelled all the way to nesting sites in is one of many turtles nursed back to health by the dedicated team at the DTRP, based at Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Al Naseem. Each release marks a meaningful step forward in the ongoing mission to protect marine life and preserve biodiversity in the Arabian year, the DTRP reached a significant conservation milestone with the rare rescue of a loggerhead baby – a species not known to nest in the Arabian Gulf. The tiny turtle, discovered earlier this year, represents an important finding in marine science for the to experts from the IUCN and regional organisations, there are no previous records of loggerhead turtles nesting inside the Gulf.'This was a remarkable moment for our team and a meaningful step forward in our understanding of sea turtles in the Gulf,' commented Barbara Lang-Lenton, Director of Aquarium at Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and DTRP lead.'Sea turtles have remarkably complex biology, and there is still much to uncover about their behaviours, migration patterns, and nesting habits in this region. Each new finding, like this one, helps us piece together a more complete picture of their presence and life cycles in the Gulf, guiding future conservation the loggerhead baby was not part of today's release, it is expected to return to the wild in the coming months. This discovery follows another milestone in 2024, when a green turtle nest was recorded in Abu Dhabi for the first time, underscoring the growing importance of the region in global marine conservation celebrate World Sea Turtle Day, a variety of conservation-focused activities took place across Jumeirah's portfolio. In Abu Dhabi, Jumeirah Saadiyat Island, in partnership with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), hosted an intimate release of 135 sea turtles on its pristine guests at Jumeirah Bali witnessed the release of newly hatched turtles into their natural habitat, as part of a long-standing collaboration with Eco Tourism Bali. The event also featured an engaging educational programme on sea turtle conservation and the importance of protecting marine biodiversity – fostering greater awareness of ocean health and encouraging responsible turtle rehabilitation, Jumeirah has been expanding its marine conservation initiatives through coral restoration efforts – one of several projects under the 'Planet' pillar of its sustainability strategy. A new coral nursery at the Turtle Lagoon in Jumeirah Al Naseem is now visible to guests and incorporated into daily educational collaboration with ecosystem restoration specialists Ocean Revive, the team is researching and testing new technologies to grow and reintroduce corals into the sea. So far over 1,400 fragments have been created, with over 300 already translocated to the addition, Jumeirah continues to support DUBAI REEF - a pioneering purpose-built reef development and one of the largest in the world - which aims to increase marine biodiversity and protect the emirate's coastal ecosystems. Reflecting Dubai's commitment to marine conservation, the three-year initiative will see over 20,000 reef modules deployed across 600 square kilometres to restore marine habitats, and support the growth of indigenous corals, thereby enhancing marine part of this initiative, Jumeirah is contributing through coral fragmentation work at the turtle lagoon at Jumeirah Al Naseem, where small coral fragments – known as "frags" – are attached to circular discs, often called 'coral cookies', providing a stable base for growth and easy handling. To date, more than 3,000 coral fragments have been created through this process, contributing to the initiative's broader goal to help repopulate and strengthen local reef commitment to marine preservation extends across its global portfolio, with impactful initiatives at its resorts in Tanzania and the Maldives. At Jumeirah Thanda Island, the team partners with local NGOs Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) and Sea Sense to protect whale sharks and endangered turtles and engage local communities through education and conservation training. In the Maldives, guests at Jumeirah Olhahali Island actively contribute to reef restoration to help regenerate the vibrant marine habitats that surround the resort.
Syyaha
16-06-2025
- General
- Syyaha
JUMEIRAH MARKS WORLD SEA TURTLE DAY WITH NEW MILESTONES IN MARINE CONSERVATION
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 16 June 2025: In celebration of World Sea Turtle Day, Jumeirah – together with members of the community, guests and partners – released 72 rehabilitated sea turtles back into their natural habitat this morning. The release included Hawksbill and Green turtles, and marks a significant milestone for the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP), with over 2,300 turtles now returned to the wild since its launch in 2004. Among those released was Najeeb – meaning 'noble' and 'generous' in Arabic – an 80kg male Green turtle rescued in December 2024 with severe injuries to both front flippers. Najeeb was one of two turtles fitted with a satellite tracker, allowing the DTRP team to monitor his journey after release. The last time the team released a male Green turtle of similar size, it travelled all the way to nesting sites in Oman. Najeeb is one of many turtles nursed back to health by the dedicated team at the DTRP, based at Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Al Naseem. Each release marks a meaningful step forward in the ongoing mission to protect marine life and preserve biodiversity in the Arabian Gulf. This year, the DTRP reached a significant conservation milestone with the rare rescue of a Loggerhead baby – a species not known to nest in the Arabian Gulf. The tiny turtle, discovered earlier this year, represents an important finding in marine science for the region. According to experts from the IUCN and regional organisations, there are no previous records of Loggerhead turtles nesting inside the Gulf. 'This was a remarkable moment for our team and a meaningful step forward in our understanding of sea turtles in the Gulf,' commented Barbara Lang-Lenton, Director of Aquarium at Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and DTRP lead. ' Sea turtles have remarkably complex biology, and there is still much to uncover about their behaviours, migration patterns, and nesting habits in this region. Each new finding, like this one, helps us piece together a more complete picture of their presence and life cycles in the Gulf, guiding future conservation efforts. Although the Loggerhead baby was not part of today's release, it is expected to return to the wild in the coming months. This discovery follows another milestone in 2024, when a Green turtle nest was recorded in Abu Dhabi for the first time, underscoring the growing importance of the region in global marine conservation efforts. To further celebrate World Sea Turtle Day, a variety of conservation-focused activities took place across Jumeirah's portfolio. In Abu Dhabi, Jumeirah Saadiyat Island, in partnership with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), hosted an intimate release of 135 sea turtles on its pristine beachfront. Meanwhile, guests at Jumeirah Bali witnessed the release of newly hatched turtles into their natural habitat, as part of a long-standing collaboration with Eco Tourism Bali. The event also featured an engaging educational programme on sea turtle conservation and the importance of protecting marine biodiversity – fostering greater awareness of ocean health and encouraging responsible travel. Beyond turtle rehabilitation, Jumeirah has been expanding its marine conservation initiatives through coral restoration efforts – one of several projects under the 'Planet' pillar of its sustainability strategy. A new coral nursery at the Turtle Lagoon in Jumeirah Al Naseem is now visible to guests and incorporated into daily educational experiences. In collaboration with ecosystem restoration specialists Ocean Revive, the team is researching and testing new technologies to grow and reintroduce corals into the sea. So far over 1,400 fragments have been created, with over 300 already translocated to the sea. In addition, Jumeirah continues to support DUBAI REEF – a pioneering purpose-built reef development and one of the largest in the world – which aims to increase marine biodiversity and protect the emirate's coastal ecosystems. Reflecting Dubai's commitment to marine conservation, the three-year initiative will see over 20,000 reef modules deployed across 600 square kilometres to restore marine habitats and support the growth of indigenous corals, thereby enhancing marine life. As part of this initiative, Jumeirah is contributing through coral fragmentation work at the turtle lagoon at Jumeirah Al Naseem, where small coral fragments – known as 'frags' – are attached to circular discs, often called 'coral cookies', providing a stable base for growth and easy handling. To date, more than 3,000 coral fragments have been created through this process, contributing to the initiative's broader goal to help repopulate and strengthen local reef systems. Jumeirah's commitment to marine preservation extends across its global portfolio, with impactful initiatives at its resorts in Tanzania and the Maldives. At Jumeirah Thanda Island, the team partners with local NGOs Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) and Sea Sense to protect whale sharks and endangered turtles and engage local communities through education and conservation training. In the Maldives, guests at Jumeirah Olhahali Island actively contribute to reef restoration to help regenerate the vibrant marine habitats that surround the resort. These interconnected efforts reflect Jumeirah's wider sustainability vision, grounded in the principles of people, planet and responsible governance. With every turtle released, coral fragment planted, and guest educated, the brand reaffirms its mission to preserve the marine ecosystems that surround its hotels and resorts. For information on sustainability at Jumeirah and to learn more about the DTRP, visit Sustainability | About Jumeirah | Jumeirah.
