Tag: ERA
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Final turtle nest of the season begins to hatch at Ramla l-Ħamra
The last turtle nest of this year’s record season has begun to hatch at Ramla l-Ħamra in Gozo, marking the closing chapter of an extraordinary summer for marine conservation. During the night, more than 40 loggerhead hatchlings emerged from the sand and made their way to the sea, supported by the efforts of Environment and…
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65 hatchlings emerge from Ramla l-Ħamra nest as turtle season nears final chapter
Conservationists have confirmed that a total of 65 loggerhead turtles successfully hatched from the fifth nest of the season at Ramla l-Ħamra in Gozo. The hatching marks another milestone in what has already been a record-breaking summer for turtle nesting in the Maltese Islands. With the Ramla nest now concluded, attention turns to the final…
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Fifth turtle nest at Ramla l-Ħamra begins to hatch with 35 hatchlings
Another milestone in this year’s record-breaking turtle nesting season – the fifth nest, located at Ramla l-Ħamra in Gozo, has officially begun to hatch. On the first night of activity, 35 tiny loggerhead hatchlings emerged from the sand and made their way safely to the sea. Officials expect more hatchlings to follow over the next…
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Another turtle nest successfully hatches at Ramla Bay
Conservationists have confirmed that the second nest at Ramla l-Ħamra in Gozo has fully hatched. On Sunday, a total of 65 hatchlings made their way safely to the sea under the watch of Nature Trust – FEE Malta and ERA officials. This follows closely on the heels of other recent hatching successes. Last week, hatchlings…
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Watch: Second turtle nest at Ramla Bay begins to hatch
Another milestone in Malta’s turtle nesting season has been reached, as the second nest at Ramla l-Ħamra in Gozo has started to hatch. Conservationists confirmed that last night around 50 hatchlings from what is the fourth nest of the season successfully made their way to the sea. Volunteers from Nature Trust – FEE Malta, supported…
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Another win for conservation – 26 turtles hatch at Ramla Bay
This year’s record-breaking turtle nesting season continues to deliver wonderful news – the Ramla Bay nest in Gozo has now produced a total of 26 healthy loggerhead hatchlings! Following the first emergence earlier this week, ERA and Nature Trust – FEE Malta officials carried out an excavation today to assess the nest’s status and confirm…
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Għadira nest produces 22 hatchlings despite high number of unfertilised eggs
Three nights after the first signs of hatching at Għadira Bay, conservation teams have completed a nest excavation to assess the outcome. The process was carried out to understand why only a small number of hatchlings emerged. Out of the 104 eggs examined, the vast majority were found to be unfertilised and therefore could not…
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Turtle hatching season continues as Ramla Bay nest welcomes 20 hatchlings
It’s been a remarkable week for Malta’s turtle nesting season, with another nest springing to life – this time at Ramla Bay in Gozo. On the first night of activity, 20 tiny loggerhead turtle hatchlings made their way to the sea under the glow of the moon, marking yet another milestone in this record-breaking year…
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Hope at Ä nejna: 79 turtle hatchlings make their way to the sea
In a heartening development for Malta’s marine conservation efforts, all 79 eggs from the turtle nest at Ä nejna Bay have successfully hatched. The event marks a significant milestone in this year’s nesting season, with conservationists hoping it signals the beginning of more strong hatchings to come. The hatching at Ä nejna began with 26 loggerhead turtle…
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First turtle hatchlings emerge at Ä nejna – Nesting season enters new phase
The first signs of hatching have officially begun: 26 loggerhead turtle hatchlings emerged from the nest at Ä nejna Bay during the first night of activity. This nest, discovered in early June, was the first of what has now become a record season, with six confirmed nests so far across Malta and Gozo – including sites…
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Sixth turtle nest confirmed at Ramla l-Ħamra – Another milestone in a record season
Malta’s turtle nesting season continues to break records, with the sixth confirmed nest discovered early this morning at Ramla l-Ħamra bay in Gozo. Nature Trust – FEE Malta volunteers, who were already on patrol near existing nest sites, spotted the turtle – later identified as Angela – as she came ashore to lay her eggs.…
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Juvenile turtle rescued from marine waste by ERA officers – Public urged to act responsibly at sea
While on duty at sea yesterday, officers from the Environment and Resources Authority’s (ERA) Compliance & Enforcement Unit rescued a juvenile turtle found entangled in a discarded jumbo bag and struggling to swim. The officers acted swiftly, notifying the Wildlife Rescue Team Malta, who immediately took over the animal’s care. Now named Gabrielle, the young…
