22 Hatchlings Emerge From Għadira Turtle Nest

22 hatchlings emerge from Għadira turtle nest

Twenty-two turtles hatched from a nest at Għadira Bay over the past days, the Environment and Resources Authority said on Saturday.Hatching began three nights ago but volunteers observed a relatively small number of turtles emerge and make their way to the sea.The nest was excavated on Saturday morning and eggs assessed to see why relatively...

Għadira Bay Turtle Nest Yields 22 Hatchlings According To Excavation Reports

Volunteers have inspected nest two at Għadira bay and through excavations, it was discovered that the nest contained a total of 104 eggs. “Following the start of the hatching three nights ago, an excavation took place today to determine why few hatchlings were produced by the nest. Upon examination of the 104 eggs within the nest it resulted that the vast majority of them were unfertilised and thus could not develop,” wrote the Environment & Res…

Għadira nest produces 22 hatchlings despite high number of unfertilised eggs - The Maltese Herald

Three nights after the first signs of hatching at Għadira Bay, conservation teams have completed a nest excavation to assess the outcome. The process was carried out to understand why only a small number of hatchlings emerged. Out of the 104 eggs examined, the vast majority were found to be unfertilised and therefore could not develop. While this is not the ideal result, the team remains optimistic – celebrating the 22 healthy loggerhead turtles…