Sea turtles are endangered for the last 50 years
1-2 OF 1000 PUPILS CAN BE ADULTS
Pointing out that adult female sea turtles lay an average of 100-150 eggs each time they go to the beach to nest, WWF-Turkey stated that the hatchlings hatch after 45-60 days. It has been announced that only 1 or 2 out of every 1000 eggs laid can reach adulthood, since the hatchlings that come out of the nest are among the food sources of numerous predators such as crabs, jackals, seabirds, and fish in the sea environment. It was stated that human activities also have negative effects on the populations of sea turtles, which face many threats throughout their lives, and it was emphasized that human-induced hazards in their habitats, especially nesting beaches, feeding and wintering areas, should be minimized in order for the species to maintain a healthy life.
‚ELLE BESLEMEYİN‘ UYARISI
Stating that sea turtles have an indispensable and complementary role in terms of the health of marine and coastal ecosystems, WWF-Turkey Marine and Wildlife Programs Manager Ayşe Oruç noted that individuals also have a responsibility to improve their habitats and protect their species. Pointing out that fires should not be lit on the beach at night, people should not walk around with lights, and the lights seen from the sea should be screened, Oruç said, “The speedboats should not speed more than 8 miles within 1 mile from the beach. Most importantly, sea turtles should not be hand fed and should not be accustomed to ready-made foods like all other wild animals.
WHAT NOT TO DO ON THE BEACH
In addition, Ayşe Oruç warned not to plant umbrellas, sun loungers and dig in the sand within the specified distances on the nesting beaches, adding that it is important for the puppies to cross the beach on their own after they leave the nest. Stating that when a baby sea turtle is seen, it should not be thrown into the sea and taken home, Oruç pointed out that events such as festivals and concerts should not be held on the nesting beaches between June 1 and September 15, which coincides with the nesting and hatching period.
250 THOUSAND PUPILS REACHED TO THE SEA
Explaining that WWF-Turkey, together with the 7th Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, has been conducting sea turtle research, monitoring and protection works on Adana’s Akyatan Beach for more than 17 years since 2006, Oruç said, “Every year between 1 June and 15 Within the scope of field studies that continued uninterruptedly between September and September, data are collected on the seasonal distribution of sea turtle nests, hatchling success, hatching periods and ecology on Akyatan Beach. Thanks to the project, which has been carried out with the support of more than 400 volunteers, approximately 250 thousand baby green sea turtles have reached the sea since 2006. Satellite transmitters were attached to 19 adult female green sea turtles to determine the migration routes and wintering areas of green sea turtles. It was found that these 19 turtles reached the North African coasts for wintering and feeding.
HOW TO ACT ON NESTING BEACHES?
Ayşe Oruç listed how to behave on turtle nesting beaches as follows:
„Do not plant umbrellas within 35 meters from the sea, do not dig in the sand. Do not use sun loungers on the beach. Do not leave items on the beach at night. Curtain your lights visible from the beach. Do not walk around with lights on the beach at night. Do not speed over 8 mph with boats within a 1-mile coastline. Do not leave the beach with motor vehicles. Do not enter the beach with motor vehicles. Do not light a fire on the beach. Do not throw garbage on the beach and in the sea. Do not leave your pets on the beach. Do not organize concerts, festivals, events on the nesting beaches between June 1 and September 15. You can support the expert teams that carry out conservation work on the nesting beaches „
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The article discusses the threats faced by sea turtles and the efforts of WWF-Turkey to protect them. It is mentioned that only 1 or 2 out of every 1000 sea turtle eggs laid can reach adulthood due to predation by various predators and human activities. The importance of protecting sea turtle habitats, especially nesting beaches, feeding and wintering areas, is emphasized. Recommendations for beachgoers on how to behave on nesting beaches are also provided, such as not planting umbrellas, sun loungers, or digging in the sand within specified distances, not leaving items on the beach at night, and not organizing events on nesting beaches during the nesting and hatching period. The article also mentions the sea turtle research and conservation work carried out by WWF-Turkey and the 7th Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on Adana’s Akyatan Beach, which has resulted in approximately 250 thousand baby sea turtles reaching the sea since 2006. Satellite transmitters attached to adult female sea turtles have provided information on their migration routes and wintering areas.
