The white sands of Playa Nueva Romana witnessed a remarkable event: the first hawksbill sea turtle nest hatching in the area.
Thanks to the work of the Eco-Bahia foundation and the support of the beach department of Bahia Principe Residencial and Hotel, 147 hawksbill hatchlings emerged from their shells and safely reached the ocean.
The nesting and hatching process of sea turtles
Sea turtle nesting usually occurs at night, when the females leave the ocean in search of a safe place to lay their eggs. This process can take between 1 and 2 hours before the turtle returns to the sea.
The incubation period lasts about 60 days, but the sand’s temperature determines the development speed of the embryos. The warmer the sand, the faster the embryos develop and hatch.
This first hawksbill nest marks a key achievement within the Sea Turtle Conservation Program of the Eco-Bahia foundation in the Dominican Republic.
“We hope that as the season progresses, more mother turtles will arrive on our beaches, and we can help more nests hatch successfully,” said the Eco Bahia team.
The hatching of these hawksbill turtles in Playa Nueva Romana is not only a symbol of hope for marine biodiversity but also a reminder of the urgent need to continue working on the protection of endangered species.
The Eco-Bahia foundation invites the community, tourists, and strategic partners to join its environmental education and conservation efforts, ensuring that these incredible animals remain part of our oceans for generations to come.
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