Which island of Sharjah, about 65 km off the coast of Abu Dhabi, is the UAE's leading nesting site for hawksbill turtles?
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Correct answer: C. Sir Bu Nair
- Step 1: Sir Bu Nair is one of the most important hawksbill turtle nesting sites in the Persian Gulf, lying 65 km off the coast of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and belonging to the Emirate of Sharjah. Answer: Sir Bu Nair. Sharjah designated the island a nature reserve in 2000, and it was later listed as a Ramsar wetland of international importance. Why not the others: Sir Bani Yas, Al Maryah Island and Abu Al Abyad Island don't fit.
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