Saudi conservation efforts drive sea turtle recovery at Ras Baridi

Saudi conservation efforts drive sea turtle recovery at Ras Baridi

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, with a long history of sea turtle conservation, is highlighting one of its sites — Ras Baridi Beach —on June 16, World Sea Turtle Day, showcasing its efforts to protect these endangered animals. Located about 70 kilometers north of Yanbu, Rad Baridi is considered Saudi Arabia’s most important and well-known sea turtle nesting site. Currently, of the seven sea turtle species found worldwide, six are internationally classifi…