DOHA: The Ministry of Municipalities and Environment, represented by the Environmental Protection Reserves and Wildlife Department, announced yesterday the closure of Fuwairit Beach from April 1 until August 1 to start working on the project of protecting the endangered hawksbill sea turtle.
According to the Ministry’s statement, this closure comes in the framework of efforts to preserve wildlife and in accordance with Ministerial Resolution No. 37 of 2010 on the conservation of turtles and seabirds from extinction.
The Ministry appealed to citizens and residents who visit the beaches and northern islands (Fuwairit, Al Ghariyah, Al Huwailah, Al Mafjar, Umm Tiss Island, Rukan and Shrao’s Island) not to approach the turtle nesting areas, not to direct light at them and not to make any disturbing sounds nearby.
The Ministry also called for immediate reporting of any violations by contacting environmental operations on 998.
