BABY TURTLE RELEASED FROM SRI LANKA COAST GUARD HATCHERIES

Three Hundred and thirteen (313) turtle hatchlings came out from 402 turtle eggs which were conserved in different locations of the country under the Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (CGTCP). They were released safely into the sea during the past few days and this rare incidents were witnessed by many foreigners and civilians in the area. The CGTCP has been initiating every effort to conserve turtle eggs in or around their natural egg laying nests to ensure safety and natural habitat.

As of today, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard has released 4144 nos turtle hatchlings into the sea during this year and is conserving 11307 turtle eggs in hatcheries and nests close to the SLCG Life Saving Posts/ Establishments as a part of the duties and functions of the SLCG to assist in the conservation of endangered marine species.