In coordination with the Bissida Association for the Protection of Farwa Island and Lagoon, a joint team from the Libyan Society for Birds (LSB) and the Zoology Department at the Faculty of Science, University of Tripoli, carried out a field visit to the areas of Abu Kammash and Farwa on Monday, May 4, 2026.

The visit aimed to follow up on activities related to a plastic waste removal project designed to support the sustainability of the ecosystem on Farwa Island.

The project is being implemented by the Bissida Association, with guidance from the Libyan Society for Birds and support from the PROZHUM project for the conservation of Mediterranean wetlands.

The visit also included a tour of the recently established turtle rescue center, in addition to a field inspection of nesting sites of the Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) in the Ghattaia area to ensure their safety.

The participating teams described the visit as successful and productive, highlighting its role in strengthening cooperation and coordination between the different organizations working to protect biodiversity and coastal ecosystems in Libya. At the end of the visit, the Libyan Society for Birds expressed its appreciation to the management of the Bissida Association for their warm welcome, good organization, and continued environmental efforts.