Green turtles in Kuwait used to nest in both Qaru and Umm Al-Maradim islands. Nesting is scarce after the construction of the new Coast Guard station and corresponding marina in Umm Al-Maradim, as the main Green turtle nesting beach has been reclaimed by the works.  One potential nest has been seen in the Hawksbill turtle nesting area of the island but this cannot be confirmed.

Green turtles mainly nest on Qaru island from June to September. Estimations bring the number of nesting females from 30 to 50 per year. The two remaining nesting seasons will hopefully shed more light on this species’ activity in terms of nesting, feeding and mating.