Tag: turtle
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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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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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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…
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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…
