Bu Tinah, Marawah Island
Facts and practical information
Bu Tinah is a tiny archipelago amid extensive coral formations and seagrass beds some 25 km south of Zirku and 35 north of Marawah in the United Arab Emirates. Found in the waters of Abu Dhabi, it is protected as a private nature reserve. Bu Tinah Island, rich in biodiversity, lies within the Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve with a territory of more than 4,000 km2. The biosphere reserve is the region's first and largest UNESCO-designated marine biosphere reserve. It has been a recognized UNESCO site since 2001. Closed to visitors, fishing and the collection of turtle eggs are prohibited on Bu Tinah Island; the ban being enforced by patrols. An Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi Ranger Station is located on the island. ()
Marawah Island
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Wildlife
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Dugong
The dugong is a medium-sized marine mammal and the only herbivorous marine mammal, found in the coastal waters of approximately 40 countries across the Indo-West Pacific region. These creatures are highly dependent on seagrass for sustenance, thus confining their...
Mammals
Hawksbill Turtle
The hawksbill sea turtle, a critically endangered species in the Cheloniidae family, is the only extant member of the Eretmochelys genus. These turtles are distributed globally, with populations in both the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions.
Reptiles
Western Osprey
The osprey, also known as the sea hawk, river hawk, or fish hawk, is a fascinating bird of prey found throughout the world. This diurnal raptor primarily feeds on fish and has developed several unique adaptations to enhance its ability to catch aquatic prey.
Birds
Flamingo
Flamingos, sometimes spelled "flamingoes" are captivating wading birds belonging to the family Phoenicopteridae, the sole family in the order Phoenicopteriformes. There are four species of flamingos in the Americas, including the Caribbean, and two species in Africa...
Birds
Socotra cormorant
The Socotra cormorant, also referred to as the Socotran cormorant or Socotra shag, is a threatened bird species endemic to the Persian Gulf and the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. In 2005, it was confirmed that these birds also breed on the Socotra islands...
Birds
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