Working Wonders: Barbara Lang-Lenton - in pictures

  • Barbara Lang-Lenton runs the turtle rehabilitation project at Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    Barbara Lang-Lenton runs the turtle rehabilitation project at Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Ms Lang-Lenton transferring small turtles into the rehabilitation lagoons
    Ms Lang-Lenton transferring small turtles into the rehabilitation lagoons
  • Ms Lang-Lenton has dedicated her life to rescuing injured turtles from the UAE’s shores
    Ms Lang-Lenton has dedicated her life to rescuing injured turtles from the UAE’s shores
  • The Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project was launched in 2004
    The Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project was launched in 2004
  • More than 60 per cent of the turtles at the project are young hawksbills that are born in this part of the Gulf
    More than 60 per cent of the turtles at the project are young hawksbills that are born in this part of the Gulf
  • The turtles build up their strength in the lagoons until the weather is suitable for their release back into the ocean
    The turtles build up their strength in the lagoons until the weather is suitable for their release back into the ocean
  • Ms Lang-Lenton carries out ecology monitoring around Burj Al Arab and other hotels across the world
    Ms Lang-Lenton carries out ecology monitoring around Burj Al Arab and other hotels across the world