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Ormara Turtle Beaches is a 10 km stretch of sandy beach along the Balochistan coast in Pakistan.[2] Covering an area of 2,400 hectares, it was designated a Ramsar Site (No. 1070) on 10 May 2001.[2] It is one of the largest turtle nesting sites along the coast of Pakistan.[3] The main branch of the local population's economy is food and commercial fishing.[4]

Designations
Ramsar Wetland
Official name	Ormara Turtle Beaches
Designated	10 May 2001
Reference no.	1070[1]

Flora

Vegetation consists mainly of salt-resistant plants that can grow in scarce freshwater conditions.[5]

Fauna

A considerable number of marine turtles are supported here including the endangered olive ridley and green turtles.[2] It is possible that the hawksbill turtle is also supported.[2] There are no significant numbers of migratory birds.[2]

Threats

The capture of turtles for export and the accumulation of plastic debris.[2]

References

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