The Turtle Conservation Story in Qatar
18 November 2025 | Produced by Shaikha Ahmed Ali
The hawksbill turtle, the only turtle that nests along Qatar’s shores, is endangered. This documentary reveals the efforts dedicated to protecting this vulnerable native wildlife.
Marine biology experts and environmental science researchers explain the real issues facing one of Qatar’s treasured species, the hawksbill turtle, including how the public has and can contribute to preserving their habitats and ease natural and manmade struggles.
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