Which world-renowned nature reserve at the easternmost point of Oman serves as the largest nesting ground in the Indian Ocean for the endangered green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Ras Al Jinz Reserve
- Step 1: Ras Al Jinz, located near Ras Al Hadd, is globally celebrated for hosting up to 20,000 to 30,000 female green sea turtles annually.
- Step 2: The reserve provides strict scientific protection, controlled ecotourism, and educational research facilities.
Answer
Ras Al Jinz Reserve.
Why not the others: 'Al Saleel National Park' is an inland acacia forest reserve in Sharqiyah; 'Khawr Rawri Reserve' is a coastal lagoon and archaeological site in Dhofar; 'Jebel Samhan Reserve' protects mountain leopards.
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