Turtles get support from Gulftainer
Sharjah-based Gulftainer Group is showcasing their commitment to marine conservation by sponsoring two turtles and extending their support to a conservation project.
The Marine Turtle Conservation Project is a regional initiative that has tagged 25 female Hawksbill turtles in five countries this year using satellite transmitters, with the aim of tracking their migration patterns and identifying key habitat and foraging grounds that are in need of protection.
Peter Richards of Gulftainer said, “We are delighted to work with Emirates Wildlife Society-WWF on this project. Respect for the fragile UAE environment in which we are privileged to operate has always been a cornerstone of Gulftainer’s policy.”
In Khorfakkan, the company’s flagship container terminal, necessary expansion has been carried out with the utmost care in order to ensure that the delicate balance supporting the plentiful marine life is not disturbed.
“Today it is not uncommon to see turtles swimming in the water next to giant container ships – a good illustration of the fact that progress and environmental conservation can go hand in hand,” Mr Richards added.
