Brand-New Hatchery Facility Heads The Way For Conservation And Public Awareness
Eretmochelys imbricata and Chelonia mydas are merely two of the sea turtle species that are unfortunately teetering on the edge of extinction; furthermore, they can both be found nesting on Singapore shores. Sisters’ Island Marine Park has recently proven their commitment to these marine reptiles by the grand opening of a brand-new hatchery program which will work to preserve the turtles as well as provide an invaluable educational opportunity for visitors to learn about the animals, their habitat, and the threats to their population. Situated in the most prime nesting area in Singapore, staff members monitor the hatching area as well as providing support to the educational facility, located at the main field station. A closed-off area of the beach, the hatchery is constantly receiving additions of new eggs as volunteers relocate nests to this precise location to ensure a successful hatch rate. Equipped with a Blue-tooth monitoring system as well as temperature and movement data collectors, the hatchery is the perfect place to give these neonates the greatest chance of survival so they can continue to keep their species alive; in addition, Small Sisters Island is utilized solely for conservation activities, which minimize the chances of damaging disturbances. Thanks to the Biodiversity Beach Patrol which is run by Nparks, civilians and conservationists alike are provided with the incredible opportunity to learn how to protect these animals which are swiftly disappearing from the face of the earth.
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Photo from Lim Yaohui.
