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“Stay away from stranded sea snakes and don’t touch them even if they appear dead, as some of them may just be sluggish,” says EAD.
“While they are poisonous, they rarely bite and only bite when provoked or frightened. If bitten, seek medical attention immediately and notify the health authorities. In case of emergency contact the Abu Dhabi Government on 800555 Call center,” it added.
During winter, many marine life visit the beaches of the emirate. Sea snakes in Abu Dhabi live in open shallow water, coral reefs and beaches, and tend to congregate during the winter months when temperatures drop below 22 degrees Celsius, according to EAD.
Turtles can also retreat to the beach, or become stranded when frozen. So the EAD earlier called on residents to report any stranded turtles so marine experts can help restore the creature.
According to the National Aquarium, which runs a sea turtle rehabilitation program with EAD, more than 200 sea turtles end up stranded on the emirate’s beaches each winter when water temperatures drop and are then rescued.
This winter, EAD also recorded a dead Bryde’s whale in Abu Dhabi waters. The large fish was towed away, analyzed and processed by marine experts. In an article, EAD highlights the importance of fish to maintain the ecological balance of marine ecosystems.
– Keep a safe distance from the animal to protect yourself and avoid provoking or frightening the animal.
– If bitten, seek medical attention immediately.
– Report sightings to EAD by calling Abu Dhabi Government Call Center 800555.
– Also help conservation efforts by reporting sightings of the animal on EAD’s Citizen Science app.
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