Elayne Looker has been surveying and researching on Masirah Island where the worlds largest population of Loggerhead Turtles nest  

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She gave a very nice presentation to the Historical Association of Oman about Turtles in Oman. Amongst the hazards turtles face are tourism properties near beaches, and example of one on the main turtle beach in Masirah was mentioned. Other hazards are plastic bags, which resemble jellyfish a key food for many turtles and ‘J’ hooks used to catch fish. Elayne gives training to all Turtle Rangers in Oman and certainly the ones at Ras Al Jinz are passing her information on to visitors