UAE envoy releases green turtle hatchlings into sea

KARACHI:

UAE Consul General in Karachi Bakhit Atiq al-Rumaithi has sent off newborn babies of green turtle on their new life journey into the Arabian Sea at Turtle Beach, Hawkesbay.

He was the chief guest at a ceremony organised by the Sindh Wildlife Department (SWD) to release green turtle hatchlings into the sea. SWD Deputy Conservator Mumtaz Soomro and Marine Turtle Unit In-charge Ashfaq Memon were also in attendance. The Emirati consul general was shown a detailed documentary on turtles that come to Pakistan for breeding. Later, al-Rumaithi released a small hatchling off into the sea waves on its new life journey started. Children from various schools were also invited to the event.

While speaking to the media, the UAE envoy said that today's ceremony is undoubtedly a constructive step towards the protection of environment and marine life conservation. Today, the departure of green turtle babies into the sea at Turtle Beach was a sight not only for the children but for all of us, he said. The coastal areas of Pakistan, from Sindh to Balochistan, are rich in natural beauty. However, due to some behaviours, the natural charm of these shores has diminished, which requires immediate attention.

Visitors to Hawkesbay must responsibly dispose of plastic bags instead of littering, as these bags are causing severe damage to the green turtle habitat.