Mona Khalil: Turtle Guardian of Lebanon

A Lebanese conservationist who turned a war-torn coastline into a turtle sanctuary has died at 76 after her home was hit in Israeli strikes. For over two decades, Mona Khalil fought tirelessly to protect endangered sea turtles, co-founding the Orange House Project to educate and empower locals. Even as her home was repeatedly damaged, she never left — driven by a fierce love for both turtles and people. Her legacy lives on in thriving nesting sites, protected coastlines, and a generation of volunteers inspired by her unwavering spirit. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a82c4f9f240066e3