• Five out of the seven marine turtle species around the world are listed as Endangered.
  • A female turtle can lay up to 120 eggs in one nest and can nest up to 3-4 times in one season.
  • This project is currently tracking 75 female Hawksbill turtles from UAE, Oman, Qatar and Iran.
  • Fishermen can now use turtle excluder devices to prevent accidental capture of marine turtles.

Take Action as an Individual

Three out of seven species of marine turtle are critically endangered. With your symbolic adoption you can contribute to our conservation efforts, as well as raising general awareness to the issue within the region.

Be a part of the efforts to save an endangered species by ‘adopting’ a turtle today.

Cost per adoption pack - 200 (AED)

 

The symbolic adoption pack includes the following:

  • An adoption certificate
  • A sticker
  • A cuddly toy turtle ‘Nadia’
  • A brochure about the programme
  • A photo card with turtle facts

The adoption packs are available at the following outlets:

  • Al Boom Dive Centers
  • Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (the 8th floor)
  • More Café
  • Ekotribe (Outlet at Mercato Mall)
  • Lime Tree Café
  • Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara
  • Centro Al Manhal Abu Dhabi by Rotana
  • Al Fahim
  • Yas Marina
  • Emirates Palace
  • Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa
  • Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

You can also purchase our adoption packs on line by visiting the following websites:

If your shop, hotel or organisation is interested in helping us by promoting our Adoption Programme please contact us: turtles@ewswwf.ae