As part of the ongoing International Waterbirds Census in Libya, the Libyan team conducted waterbird surveys on Saturday, 17 January 2026, across the small islands overlooking the Sabratha shoreline. The census was carried out by a joint team from the Libyan Society for Birds, the Ministry of Environment, the University of Tripoli, and Bissida Society for the Protection of Farwa Island and Lagoon. These activities form part of the continued national efforts to monitor waterbirds in wetlands and coastal areas throughout January, using internationally approved scientific methodologies.

Small islands and coastal zones are considered key habitats for many species of resident and migratory waterbirds, as they provide essential resting and sheltering sites. Monitoring these areas therefore represents a fundamental component in assessing species status and tracking environmental changes.

These efforts contribute to strengthening national and international waterbird databases and to improving understanding of the importance of the Libyan coastline along migratory flyways, thereby supporting biodiversity conservation and the protection of coastal ecosystems for future generations.