14 km of coastline in Samandağ . neighborhood of Hatay, eastern Turkey, has begun to host green sea turtles and Caretta Caretta as their nesting season approaches.
after laying their eggs on On the sandy beach, turtles return to the sea. turtle start at in To lay eggs at night and continue until early in In the morning, while volunteers are closely watching on they safety.
“Samandağ beaches, which are among the longest beaches in Turkey home The endangered Caretta Caretta and the green sea turtle (Chelonia Mydas) are in danger of Extinct, “Michelle antique, head of environmental group He said.
Our association was carrying out work To monitor and protect sea turtles area with Cooperat of Seventh Regional Directorate of Conservation of nature and national parks for About 10 years old, “Hmm added.
“Like every yearthis is year Also, sea turtles are coming to the beach in Hatay to lay their eggs.”
“Now, number of The number of nests has reached 1000. That’s a great number for this time of year compared to previous seasons. I hope we break a record in the number of nests. else yearWe had nearly 1,500 nests. I hope there is more Old said.
The coastline is about 14 kilometers long, we locate and protect turtle nests where they lay their eggs at night. we also work to raise public consciousness in The region, said Emre Sandyk, a local volunteer.
