Yemeni Volunteer Spends More Than 15 Years Guarding Sea Turtles on Al-Mahra Coast

For more than 15 years, Yemeni volunteer Hafiz Kalshat has spent his nights watching over sea turtles on Al-Damr beach in Al-Mahra governorate.

His work begins along the turtles’ path, where he removes fishing nets and discarded waste. Clearing those obstacles is part of the care he provides as they reach the shore.

Kalshat also keeps watch over their nests. His vigil stretches through the night, continuing until dawn.

The long-running effort is voluntary. Night after night, his role combines the practical task of clearing the beach with the patient work of guarding the nests along the coast.