Tag: Nature Trust
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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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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…
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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 Ä nejna Bay, marking a…
