Ormara Turtle Beaches (Ramsar Site)
Ormara Turtle Beaches is a 10 km stretch of sandy beach along the Balochistan coast in Pakistan.[2] Covering an area of 2,400 hectares, it was designated a Ramsar Site (No. 1070) on 10 May 2001.[2]
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| Official name | Ormara Turtle Beaches |
| Designated | 10 May 2001 |
| Reference no. | 1070[1] |
Double crescent beach, part of the Ormara Turtle Beaches
Fauna
A considerable number of marine turtles are supported here including the endangered olive ridley and green turtles.[2] It is possible that the hawksbill turtle is also supported.[2] There are no significant numbers of migratory birds.[2]
Threats
The capture of turtles for export and the accumulation of plastic debris.[2]
References
- "Ormara Turtle Beaches". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- The Annotated Ramsar List: Pakistan Retrieved 08 July 2010
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