Environment

Friday 23/October/2020 12:00 PM

Over 15 types of whales live in Oman

Muscat: More than 15 types of whales and dolphins live in the seas of Oman, the Environment Authority said.A statement issued online by Environment...

Thursday 22/October/2020 12:05 PM

Over 100,000 turtles returned to sea in Oman

Muscat: More than 100,000 turtles were returned to the sea within a week of the campaign to bring back young green turtles in the Ras Al Jinz and Ras Al...

Wednesday 21/October/2020 13:15 PM

Field survey of Oman's seashores underway

Muscat: The Environment Authority is carrying out a field survey of the coastal areas of the Sultanate to determine the deaths and strandings of mammals and...

Tuesday 20/October/2020 23:06 PM

We Love Oman: The land of frankincense

Frankincense is an integral part of Oman’s culture and heritage. This aromatic resin is mostly used in incense and perfume and obtained from the tree bark...

Tuesday 20/October/2020 13:22 PM

1,000 Mangroves planted in Oman

Muscat: 1,000 mangroves have been planted in the wilayat of Barka in Al Batiah South, the Environment Authority (EA) announced.This comes as part of a...