The easternmost point of the Arabian Peninsula hosts one of the Indian Ocean's largest green turtle nesting grounds, with around 30,000 females laying eggs here each year — 50-60 nesting on the beach on any given peak night in July-August. Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve runs strictly controlled dawn and evening viewings with a dedicated ecolodge. Loggerheads, hawksbills, and leatherbacks also use the wider Omani coast. A 3-hour drive from Muscat.
Cheloniidae / Dermochelyidae
Discover where and when to observe Sea Turtle (Cheloniidae / Dermochelyidae) in the wild. 5 observation spots worldwide: Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve (Oman), Great Barrier Reef — Heron & Lady Elliot Islands (Australia), Galápagos Islands (Ecuador), Tortuguero National Park (Costa Rica), Praia do Forte — TAMAR Project (Bahia, Brazil). Interactive migration map and travel tips.
