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The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a critically endangered sea turtle, so you can imagine our excitement when we caught this nesting female on video.
Marine Science Officer Emma wrote the following: “During the first of our routine ‘turtle beach checks’, our team of marine conservation volunteers and staff had the privilege of watching this large female hawksbill sea turtle make a nest and lay her eggs.”
After more than two hours, exhausted, she finally managed to haul herself back around and down to the sea, leaving her nest and track behind her.
We recorded the identification details of the female, covered the track (to prevent attention being drawn to the nest), and have set up regular day and night patrols to monitor the beach for future nestings and any hatchlings.
If you would like to join our volunteer team in Madagascar and maybe spot a hawksbill sea turtle or two yourself, fill in our online application form or contact us today.
