SLCG releases baby turtles
April 28, 2022The Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Projects (CGTCP) released 1603 turtle hatchlings that hatched out from 1903 turtle eggs conserved in various parts of the Island.
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) continuing its services said the hatchlings were safely released into the sea and the CGTCP make every effort to conserve turtle eggs in or around their natural habitats to ensure safety, the SLCG sources said.
SLCG also conserves them in protected areas when natural nests are threatened, SLCG further said.
As of today, they have released 6905 turtle hatchlings into the sea during this year while conserving 9541 turtle eggs in hatcheries.
