Havda

Oman 2008: Olive Ridley Turtles of Masirah

A project of Marine Turtle Research Group.

click map for full-size version Havda's finished nesting and headed North like Amira and Iman before her. Havda was the first turtle to leave Omani waters. He transmitter placed her in the near the entrance to the Gulf, both inside and out. It has now stopped but we can see she was at home in the shallow waters typical of the area.

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Species: Olive Ridley
Life Stage: Adult
Gender: Female
Release Date: 2008-03-29 00:00:00
Release Location: Masirah Island
Last Location: 2008-08-21 07:00:59

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Background

After looking for five hours on Ras Shaban beach in the Halat area, and just as we were ready to pack and leave for the night, Havda was spotted nesting in the early morning hours. A member of our team made sure she didn’t escape while the rest of us took the car to her and started tagging her, At the same time, Maisoon appeared, after nesting right next to Havda, and she was tagged at the same time. They were both released at dawn.