Tag: ERA
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Two rehabilitated turtles released at Golden Bay as nesting season hits four
Two loggerhead turtles were successfully released back into the sea at Golden Bay yesterday after months of care at Malta’s Wildlife Rehab Centre, run by Nature Trust Malta in collaboration with ERA and Ambjent Malta. ‘Polly Ċensa’, weighing 70kg, was found in August 2022 after ingesting a fishing hook and line. Her release marks the…
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Fourth sea turtle nest confirmed in Gozo as conservation efforts pay off
A fourth loggerhead turtle nest has been confirmed early this morning at Ramla l-Ħamra bay in Gozo – the second nest this season at this protected site. The turtle, identified as Johanna, was observed at around 1 a.m. by Nature Trust volunteers while patrolling near the third nest. This is Johanna’s second nest this season,…
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Third turtle nest found at Ramla l-Ħamra
A third loggerhead turtle nest has been confirmed today at Ramla l-Ħamra beach in Gozo, after Nature Trust (NTM) volunteers spotted a turtle during an early morning patrol. The site was swiftly secured by the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) and NTM to protect the nest from disturbance. This marks the third nest in just…
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Second turtle nest of 2025 discovered at Għadira Bay
The second turtle nest of the 2025 nesting season has been discovered at Għadira Bay. The nest was spotted by attentive volunteers from Nature Trust – FEE Malta, who acted quickly to ensure the site was protected. This follows the discovery of the season’s first nest just a day earlier at Ġnejna Bay, marking a…
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Turtle nesting season begins with first nest discovered at Ġnejna Bay
Turtle nesting season officially kicked off on Monday, 9th June, with the discovery of the first loggerhead turtle nest at Għajn Tuffieħa’s Ġnejna Bay. The nest was found by a Cleansing Division team during routine work and promptly reported to Nature Trust Malta (NTM-FEE), which is responsible for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in collaboration with…
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ERA board upholds all of Ħondoq ir-Rummien’s protection status
On Friday, The Board of the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) upheld the protection status of the whole of Ħondoq ir-Rummien, including il-Ħnejja. This decision was delivered unanimously on Friday morning. ERA said that earlier this year, Ħondoq ir-Rummien was designated a Special Area of Conservation. Article 69 (6) of the Environment Protection Act (Cap.…
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Public invited to shape conservation goals for Malta’s terrestrial Natura 2000 sites
The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) has launched a public consultation inviting feedback on proposed Conservation Objectives and Measures for 13 of Malta’s terrestrial Natura 2000 sites. This consultation provides the public with a platform to review and influence the draft objectives, which align with the EU’s Habitats and Birds Directives to safeguard natural habitats…
