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Dubai is a tourist hotspot ! Al Maha desert resort Dubai sea turtle rehabilitation
Project
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Al Maha desert resort and spa
An ecotourist project established in 1993. Bedouin settlement style
Funding:Ruler of Dubai and emirates airline
Luxury facility in a protected area of desert
habitat rehabilitation of indigenous trees and shrubs
Introduction of oryx and gazelle
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The Arabian oryx
Hunting pushed the oryx to very low numbers
Hunting of gazelles was banned in 1983
Well adapted to the desert Oryx ‘Unicorn” are culturally
significant.
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Oryx Arabian Oryx (Oryx
leucoryx) are endemic to the Arabian Peninsula, with a historically range across Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, United Arab Emirates
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Initially 118 individuals were released into the Al Maha Reserve and provided with supplementary feed
artificial shelter and water Veterinary supervision
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Project aspirations
Over 300 Arabian oryx providing a viable breeding population of Arabian Oryx
Protecting an area of desert landscape
Encourage visitors in a controlled sustainable manner to view the project
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Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR)
A conservation zone of 225 km2 was established in Dubai emirate in 2003
5% of the total land area for Dubai
Emirates Airline, and the government of Dubai
Over 200 000 people visited the DDCR in 2007.
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DDCR
member of the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN Member of the UNEP –the united
nations Environment programme 2008 - National Geographic
Adventurer - Worlds Top 50 'Ecolodges
It is the first wildlife and conservation area in the UAE to be formally declared by IUCN as a Protected Area
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Guest activities
Falconry displays Horse riding Camel riding Bedouin style desert dinners Walking tours Animal photography
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A buffer zone between livestock and oryx is essential
Traditional camel grazing land
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Falconry Bustard releases
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Research
Role of schrubs in combating desertification
Effects of camel vs oryx grazing on plant ecology in DDCR
Assessment of arthropod fauna Al Maha is home to over 33 mammal and reptile species, all indigenous to the Arabian Peninsula
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Al Maha started as a hotel project
Developed into a conservation project where an area of land was protected and managed
A large area is protected and wildlife numbers are increasing
The project serves as a model for the tourism/conservation industry.
Economics: Conservation costs money but like art ,one cannot put a price on it
Big business ;should they get involved?
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Dubai turtle rehabilitation project
Founded in 2004, Burj Al Arab and the Madinat
Jumeirah Dubai’s Wildlife Protection
Office. 500 sea turtles rehabilitated The program includes
participation of hotel guests and locals
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Aim of the project
To rehabilitate sick and injured turtles to the wild
Promote environmental awareness
Aid Research in turtle conservation
Media coverage?/good PR!
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Research Sponsorship of satellite tags
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The Hawksbill turtle, is critically endangered
An 80% drop in numbers of egg laying females recorded in last three generations
Most cases are juveniles stranded during colder months
UAE law prohibits capture of turtles or egg collection
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How does the hotel benefit?Open day releases
School visits
Mina A ‘salam-pre release
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Promotion of turtle conservationWhy bother? Everyone loves turtles!
Jumeirah :dedicated aquarium staff
The outdoor lagoon pre-release area
Wildlife protection office Facebook linked releases Positive media exposure
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Benefits
stimulated interest in sea turtle conservation
protection of nest sites Guest approval positive The hotel and Dubai gains
valuable media attention Good reasons for major hotels
linking to conservation projects
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Thanks: shookran