Tag: Ghadira
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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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55-year-old man dies after swimming incident at Għadira Bay
Yesterday at around 6:30 p.m., police were alerted to an emergency situation at Għadira Bay in Mellieħa, where their assistance was urgently needed. Police officers responded swiftly to the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 55-year-old man from Mellieħa encountered difficulties while swimming. Bystanders nearby quickly intervened, providing first aid and pulling the man out…
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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 ÄŠensa’, weighing 70kg, was found in August 2022 after ingesting a fishing hook and line. Her release marks the…
