Oman announces new initiative for protection of sea turtles in nature reserve

Garbage and waste items must be placed in appropriate areas in the reserve.

Areas for fishing are also specified in the Decision, and allow for fishing with particular types of hooks and fishing nets.

Fees for entering the reserve is also included in the Decision, with separate prices for Omanis and non-Omanis.

Omani adults have to pay OMR1 for a day visit, OMR3 for a day visit including diving, and OMR4 for visiting, diving, and staying the night.

Non-Omanis on the other hand have to pay OMR3 per day, OMR6 for a one day visit including diving, and OMR8 for visiting, diving, and staying the night.

Omani children below the age of 16 will be charged 100 baizas for entry per day, and OMR1 for an overnight stay. Non-Omani children will be charged OMR1 for entry per day, and OMR3 for an overnight visit.

Children on a school trip, whether Omani or non-Omani, will be charged 100 baizas per day, and charged OMR1 for an overnight stay.

Any individual who violates the rules will have to pay an administrative fee of no less than OMR50, and no more than OMR300, and repeat offenders will have to pay double the amounts.