Ras al Hadd Turtle Reserve (Ras al Jinz)

Coastal nature reserve in Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate at the easternmost point of the Arabian Peninsula, designated a nature reserve by Royal Decree No. 25/96 on 23 April 1996. ~42 km of coastline / ~120 km2, one of the Indian Ocean's most important green-turtle nesting areas, with tidal mudflats, mangroves and coral reefs; managed by the Environment Authority with a permit/ranger system. Harming or disturbing turtles is illegal and access is regulated. Center near Ras al Jinz.