Sea Turtles of Okinawa

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Eggs rescued from a Green Turtle hit by car


By jhjanicki on Tuesday,December 6th, 2016 in Awareness, Conservation, Research, No Comments

Green sea turtles nest on beaches across Okinawa, including mainland Okinawa and the surrounding islands such as Zamami and Kumejima. Nest sites selected by mother turtles are most often on the backshore that has uneven beach topography and permanently vegetated areas. Approximately two months after nesting, the hatchlings emerge from their nests in a frenzy […]
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