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

Young green turtles find refuge in man-made lagoon in protected UAE wetland
Phys.org Friday 13 November 2026, 15:20 UTC 1 min read
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A protected wetland in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become an oasis for young sea turtles, new research shows. The study tracked nine juvenile green turtles (shell length less than 60 cm (24 inches)) and found they were "highly resident" in the Al Qurm Wa Lehhfaiiah Protected Area—spending over 80% of their time there.

A protected wetland in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become an oasis for young sea turtles, new research shows. The study tracked nine juvenile green turtles (shell length less than 60 cm (24 inches)) and found they were "highly resident" in the Al Qurm Wa Lehhfaiiah Protected Area—spending over 80% of their time there.
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