A dead green turtle was found along the Jaddi coastal area of Pasni, marking the first such incident reported in May amid growing concern over rising turtle deaths along the Makran coast.

Environmental experts say dozens of turtles have been found dead this year in different coastal areas of Gwadar and Pasni, triggering alarm among marine life and conservation circles.

According to experts, the repeated deaths of turtles along the coastal belt of Gwadar district are becoming a serious environmental issue, with dead turtles being discovered almost every month at various shoreline locations.

Marine experts warn that turtles play a vital role in maintaining the balance of the marine ecosystem.

The Makran coastal region was once considered a safe habitat and major breeding ground for turtles, but conservationists say the increasing number of deaths in recent years has become a matter of grave concern.

Experts have urged national and international organisations to launch immediate investigations to determine the exact causes behind the deaths.