The eggs rescued from the nest started hatching yesterday (June 10). Photo: DMCR

 

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A total of 50 baby green sea turtles hatched under care at the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) yesterday (June 10). The turtles were safely rescued as eggs from a nest being inundated by strong storm-surge waves near Promthep Cape late last month.

 

The nest was initially discovered on Laem Pai Beach, Rawai, by local resident Plernthana Chartsuk on April 18.

 

As the nest was laid above the high-tide mark, local marine experts decided to leave it in place instead of disturbing it by moving it to a safer location. A wooden fence was erected around the nest to protect it from predators and officers were stationed to watch over the nest 24 hours a day.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/50-baby-turtles-hatch-after-rescue-from-storm-lashed-nest-80302.php

 

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-06-12

 

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Hope, we have hope. Good news, for a change.

4 hours ago, Somtamnication said:

Hope, we have hope. Good news, for a change.

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