Green Turtles of Oman

The recent rains have given added interest to the landscape in Oman.

Lakes in Oman after the rains
Lakes in Oman after the rains

Here, during a clients tour with us, innumerable shallow lakes have formed probably they will remain for some time as this area is very low lying.

Photographing Green Turtle Oman
Photographing Green Turtle Oman

However the purpose for our guests for taking this tour was to visit the Green Turtles at Ras al Jinz. During the night-watch they enjoyed seeing them lay eggs and then at dawn saw two stragglers return to sea.

Author: Tony Walsh

Book author including the current Bradt guide to Oman