Sea Turtle Nest on Phu Quy Island Hatches 57 Hatchlings

On October 12, a sea turtle nest found on Phu Quy Island successfully hatched 57 hatchlings. The event occurred under the strict supervision of the Phu Quy Fisheries Surveillance Station. Fisheries officers meticulously guarded the nest and subsequently the newly hatched turtles from potential environmental and human threats. This protection aimed to ensure the highest survival rate for the young turtles before their release into their natural habitat. After all 57 hatchlings had fully emerged and were deemed ready, they were released into the sea. This is a crucial part of ongoing efforts to conserve endangered sea turtle species, contributing to the maintenance and growth of sea turtle populations in Vietnamese waters. Such activities also raise community awareness about the importance of marine life protection.

Key points
* A sea turtle nest on Phu Quy Island hatched 57 hatchlings.
* The fisheries surveillance station strictly guarded the hatchlings.
* The 57 hatchlings were released back into nature on October 12.

Nguồn / Source: VnExpress - Số hóa