Hatching green turtle

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Hatching green turtle

Hatching turtle. Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchling emerging from its egg. These eggs are in a protected hatchery. They are left to hatch naturally and then taken to the sea to be released. The next day the nests are dug out and any unhatched eggs are counted. Turtles are wholly aquatic reptiles, the females only coming ashore to lay their eggs. The loss of nesting beaches and the effects of hunting and pollution have endangered some turtle species. Photographed in Turtle Island Marine Park, Pulau Gulisan, Sabah, Malaysia

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Beach Chelonia Mydas Conservation Eggs Emerging Green Turtle Hatching Hatchling Malaysia Offspring Reptile Reptilia Sabah South East Asia Turtle Young

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This print captures the magical moment of a hatching green turtle emerging from its egg. Nestled in a protected hatchery, these precious eggs are left to hatch naturally before being carefully released into the sea. The following day, dedicated conservationists meticulously dig out the nests and count any unhatched eggs, ensuring every life is accounted for. Turtles, as wholly aquatic reptiles, only venture ashore to lay their eggs. However, the loss of nesting beaches coupled with hunting and pollution have pushed some turtle species towards endangerment. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these remarkable creatures. Taken at Turtle Island Marine Park in Pulau Gulisan, Sabah, Malaysia - an oasis teeming with natural beauty - this photograph showcases not just nature's wonders but also highlights our responsibility to safeguard it. The young green turtle emerges into a world filled with possibilities and challenges alike. Through this lens capturing biology in action, we witness the delicate balance between humans and wildlife coexisting harmoniously. Let us be inspired by this magnificent sight and work collectively towards preserving our planet's biodiversity for generations to come.

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