The Sea Turtle Hatchery & Rescue Center near Hikkaduwa, release turtles back to the sea - if you visit the sanctury the entry allows tourists to watch
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Paul Springett C / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
M98BBFFile size:
69.1 MB (2.7 MB Compressed download)Releases:
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6016 x 4016 px | 50.9 x 34 cm | 20.1 x 13.4 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
16 January 2018Location:
AH43, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka.More information:
Aims of the Hatchery 1. Collecting of Turtle eggs from the beach and buying from the fishermen. 2. Collected and rescued eggs are hatched safely away from predators before being released into the sea at night-time. But some are kept back for a short period for 'headstarting' till they are stronger. 3. Providing treatments for disabled Êturtles caught by fishing nets. 4. Raise the awareness of marine turtle conservation needs at regional levels. 5. Conducting continuous studies on post-nesting migrations and biology of marine turtles. 6. Share tracking data and findings to relevant authorities and contribute to the development of a regional marine turtle conservation plan. 7. Integrate these conservation initiatives with Ênational programmes.