webfact Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 First turtle egg to hatch on Racha Island in 10 years breaks through Eakkapop Thongtub The first known turtle to hatch on Koh Racha Island, south of Phuket, in the past 10 years broke through its shell at about 2am today (Sept 8). Photo: Health Reefs Club PHUKET: -- The first known turtle to hatch on Koh Racha Island, south of Phuket, in 10 years broke through its shell at about 2am today (Sept 8), raising hopes of a return of turtles to Phuket and the surrounding islands. The breakthrough hatching was reported by “Nattawut” and “Thanya chit-aree” on the “healthy Reefs” Line Group. “The first turtle from the eggs arrived at 2am today – 57 days after the nest was found,” they posted. Source: https://www.thephuketnews.com/first-turtle-egg-to-hatch-on-racha-island-in-10-years-breaks-through-63803.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-09-08
stevenl Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 Doesn't taking them away prevent them from returning to that spot again to lay eggs in the future?
British Bulldog Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 Nice to see a good story once in a while ! Well done to those who helped and assisted the poor buggers !
Kopitiam Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 Oh no, this place will soon be overrun with visitors.
soalbundy Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 Seen it yet? yeah, waiting for another one
Skeptic7 Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 Nice to see (at least some) efforts being made to protect and preserve marine life.
Somtamnication Posted September 9, 2017 Posted September 9, 2017 You know times are bad for these creatures when ONE turtle hatches and it is news. Very sad.
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