Al Qurm Protected Area is a one of the most unique ecological sites of the United Arab Emirates, as it comprises of both land and sea features, to create a remarkable biodiversity of flora, fauna and animals. 
Located on the coastal areas of Kalba in Sharjah, this 4.9 square kilometer reserve consists of an exquisite ecosystem of sea water mangroves, swamps, salt marshes, and mudflats, an environment that is the ideal breeding ground for several unique species. 
Tall and majestic mangroves are the best feature of this protected area, averaging 8 meters in height, a trait that helps in stabilizing the coastline by reducing erosion from storm, surges, currents, waves, and tides.
This inimitable ecology creates a nurturing environment that makes it an important habitat for breeding many rare birds like the  Arabian collared kingfisher, a species that is endemic to Al Qurm. (todiramphus chloris kalbaensis).
These features have led Al Qurm to be achieve worldwide recognition by The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) in 2013, as it is a suitable environment for endangered species.