27/08/2026
Some very special UAE ocean news this week!
🐢 Abu Dhabi has recorded its first-ever Olive Ridley sea turtle nest on Saadiyat Island.
The turtle laid 109 eggs, and 40 hatchlings successfully reached the sea. Scientists then used DNA testing to confirm the species — a 99% match.
Such an amazing reminder of the marine life we have right here in the UAE 💙
Also in this week's positive ocean news:
🌱 UAE mangrove restoration passes the halfway mark towards 100 million mangroves
🪸 More long-term support is being developed for Red Sea coral reefs
🦈 Fishing communities in Colombia are changing practices to protect sharks
🌊 New marine reserves in New Zealand are being co-managed with Māori communities
We’ve put the full roundup on the Chloe Blue blog.
Which story is your favourite this week? 🐢🌊