Environment ministry detects biodiversity violations near Halul Island

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has detected a number of violations of the biodiversity of the Qatari environment, near Halul Island.

The violations included hunting a number of sea urchins and using illegal searchlights and nets in fishing operations.

The Marine Protection Unit in Al Wakra, which detected the violations, released the birds back to their natural environment and referred the violators to the responsible authorities to take the necessary legal measures.