Roseau, Dominica: Izzy- a fantastic inexperienced turtle nested on Rosalie Bay’s protected black sand seashore in Dominica on September 20, 2023. The mama turtle has nested at 9: 45 pm, showcasing the mesmerizing views of the character’s creature.
The black sand seashore of Rosalie Bay featured the nesting and hatching of the three species of endangered sea turtles yearly from March by way of October. Travellers throughout the globe go to Dominica to see how these mama turtles have been nesting.
It additionally gives spectacular expertise of the hatching of the infant turtles after they make their technique to Atlantic Ocean. As per 2023 statistics, 15 mama turtles have nested and 222 child turtles hatched on the black sand beach on July 23, 2023.
The Ministry of Tourism of Dominica introduced the timeline of the turtle nesting and hatching which was occurred between March and July 2023.
Turtle Nesting Timeline
March 2023
Dominica featured good begin of the turtles nesting season as two mama turtles had been discovered on the seashore.
- The primary turtle named Leatherback Turtle nested on March 7, 2023. One of many stunning and endangered species of the ocean turtle, Leatherback hatches one time in 1000 probability and make their technique to the open sea.
- Leatherback Turtle once more nested in Dominica on March 16, 2023.
April 2023
Leatherback Turtle had once more been captured in Dominica for a number of instances within the month of April 2023. April 3, 4, 5 and 16 witnessed the nesting of the mama turtles. Dominica’s deep coastal waters are dwelling to dozens of sea creatures, together with the endangered leatherback turtles.
Might 2023
Leatherback Turtle nested in Dominica’s black sand seashore a number of instances in Might on the next dates.
- Might 1, 2023
- Might 4, 2023
- Might 7, 2023
- Might 9, 2023
- Might 16, 2023
- Might 30, 2023
June 2023
June month featured nesting of several turtles with following particulars.
- Leatherback Turtle nested on the seashores of Dominica on June 2, 2023
- 52 Leatherback Turtles nested collectively on June 3 and June 4, 2023.
July 2023
- Hawksbil Turle nested on the seashore on July 11, 2023
- Inexperienced Turtle additionally nested on July 19, 2023
- Hawksbill Turtle once more discovered nesting on July 26, 2023
Rosalie Bay hosts common hatchings and training occasions within the turtle nesting season in Dominica. The area people participates in inspiration pure enhancement undertaking. A number of sea turtles akin to hawksbill and inexperienced turtles enhanced the pure fantastic thing about Dominica.
Sea Turtles have existed for over 100 million years- for the reason that time when dinosaurs walked the earth. Numerous private and non-private sector entities in Dominica collaborate to coach, research and protect these species.
