700 baby loggerhead sea turtle nests doubled in Manavgat, Turkey, with increased protection and volunteer assistance.
Baby loggerhead sea turtles face a perilous journey across the sand to the moonlit waters of Turkey's Mediterranean coast, as only 1 in 1,000 hatchlings survive. Despite threats from humans and predators, protection measures have led to a booming baby turtle population in Manavgat, with the number of nests doubling from last year to 700. Volunteers help guide the hatchlings safely to the sea.
July 19, 2024
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