QATAR | Friday, 28 June 2013 | Views [1410] | View Larger Image
Fuwairit beach, northern Qatar: During spring, dozens of female hawksbill turtles emerge from the sea and onto this beach to lay their eggs in the sand. Now about two months later the beach, one of the most popular weekend getaways in Qatar, is at it’s busiest. Despite the masses of people, jet-skis and BBQs, the nests are fine. They have been re-located to a safe zone by a group of dedicated volunteer turtle rangers.
