Ormara Turtle Beaches
Ormara Turtle Beaches is a 10 km stretch of sandy beach along the Balochistan coast in Pakistan.[1] Covering an area of 2,400 hectares, it was designated a Ramsar Site (No. 1070) on 10 May 2001.[1]
Fauna
A considerable number of marine turtles are supported here including the endangered Olive Ridley and Green turtles.[1] It is possible that the Hawksbill turtle is also supported.[1] There are no significant numbers of migratory birds.[1]
Threats
The capture of turtles for export and the accumulation of plastic debris.[1]
References
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