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Expert issues warning as Caretta caretta nesting season approaches

Expert issues warning as Caretta caretta nesting season approaches

Prof. Kaska pointed out that throwing a plastic bag into the sea can sometimes be "equivalent to shooting a turtle," as they may mistake it for a jellyfish and ingest it, leading to various life-threatening problems.

Thousands of loggerhead turtle nests found in Turkey's Antalya

Thousands of loggerhead turtle nests found in Turkey's Antalya

Loggerhead turtles have been burying their eggs beneath the sandy shores since May, and now the offspring have started to emerge from their shells.

Team led by biologist protecting Caretta Carettas in Turkey's Antalya

Team led by biologist protecting Caretta Carettas in Turkey's Antalya

The team has detected 528 Caretta caretta nests so far on the Kızılot beach in the country's southern part.

Caretta carettas 'change routes' due to climate change

Caretta carettas 'change routes' due to climate change

A caretta caretta released to the sea from Turkey went to as far as the Adriatic Sea, a deputy minister has said.

25 October 2021

Two million tons of sand allegedly stolen from Antalya's Patara Beach

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

Two million tons of sand allegedly stolen from Antalya's Patara Beach

HDP deputy Ali Kenanoğlu has brought the claims into the parliamentary agenda.

Driver Given 60 Thousand TRY Fine for Damaging Caretta Caretta Nests

Driver Given 60 Thousand TRY Fine for Damaging Caretta Caretta Nests

The driver who damaged the nest of caretta carettas in Antalya has been given a fine of 60,163 TRY for violating the article on “protection of biological diversity and the ecosystem harboring this diversity” and a fine of 400 TRY for damaging four nests.

Baby Caretta Carettas Reach Sea After a Hard Journey

Baby Caretta Carettas Reach Sea After a Hard Journey

Baby Caretta Carettas, also known as loggerhead sea turtles, have left their nests in the Çıralı beach in Kemer, Antalya and set out on their difficult journey towards the sea. The first baby turtles have started to reach the sea.

Municipality of Anamur Covers Turtle Eggs with Soil

Municipality of Anamur Covers Turtle Eggs with Soil

The Municipality of Anamur has poured soil over the 13-kilometer coastline which is both the breeding and spawning area of caretta carettas and African softshell turtles and a natural protected area as per the international conventions and special laws.

Baby Caretta Carettas Reach Sea in Çıralı

Baby Caretta Carettas Reach Sea in Çıralı

Baby Caretta Carettas, also known as loggerhead sea turtles, have left their nests in the Çıralı beach in Kemer, Antalya and walked towards the sea. It has been stated that the number of nests has reached 150.

Loggerhead Cubs Meet with Sea in Antalya

Loggerhead Cubs Meet with Sea in Antalya

Two nests opened in Çıralı beach in Antalya, 116 Loggerhead cubs have reached the sea.

‘Caretta Carettas Don’t Attack, They Defend Themselves’

AYŞE ORUÇ FROM WWF COMMENTED

‘Caretta Carettas Don’t Attack, They Defend Themselves’

WWF-Turkey Conservation Supervisor Ayşe Oruç has evaluated caretta carettas biting five people in one day near Bodrum. “Feeding the turtles, making them a part of tourism, considering them pets are giving rise to this situation”.

17 August 2016 Ekin Karaca