A Marvel of Nature: Crowd Gathers at Nhon Hai Beach to Witness the Magic of Sea Turtle Hatchlings

According to Nguyen Ton Xuan Sang, head of the community group for protecting aquatic life in Nhon Hai Commune, these adorable hatchlings emerged from a nest containing 102 eggs.

Mr. Sang noted that the mother turtle returned to the sea after laying her eggs. Previously, 57 baby turtles also hatched from the first nest, which contained 103 eggs.

Unfortunately, some of the turtle eggs in the nest did not survive, as seen in this picture.

Mr. Sang identified these turtles as green sea turtles, also known as Chelonia mydas. They are listed as an endangered species in the Red Book.

In May and June, multiple mother turtles came ashore to lay their eggs in Nhon Hai Commune before returning to the sea. Approximately 400 turtle eggs were counted during this period.

Upon hearing the news of the impending hatching, many adults, children, and tourists gathered at the beach in Nhon Hai Commune, eagerly awaiting the moment when the tiny baby turtles would emerge from the sand and make their way to the sea.

Mr. Sang shared that turtle eggs typically hatch at night, and the hatchlings then make their way to the water’s edge to begin their journey into the sea.

As sea turtles frequently choose Quy Nhon Beach as their nesting site, local authorities have designated a portion of the beach specifically for turtle nesting. They have also formed a volunteer group dedicated to protecting these endangered species.

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