What coastal marine reserve in southern Lebanon protects sandy beaches that serve as nesting grounds for loggerhead sea turtles?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Tyre Coast Nature Reserve
- Step 1: The Tyre Coast Nature Reserve spans sandy beaches and agricultural artesian springs south of Tyre.
- Step 2: It is designated an internationally important wetland under Ramsar for endangered sea turtle nesting.
Answer
Tyre Coast Nature Reserve.
Why not the others: 'Palm Islands Reserve' is off Tripoli in the north; 'Naqoura Marine Park' is not an officially gazetted national reserve; 'Sidon Coastal Reserve' does not exist.
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