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LOCAL A13
Tuesday 22 March 2016
Leatherback Sea Turtle Season has started
season. So Turtugaruba All species of sea turtles are _Remove obstacles from
(the local foundation that endangered and need our the beach. Obstacles as
protects the sea turtles on protection. beach furniture or recre-
Aruba) was waiting for the What you can do to pro- ational equipment may
second nest of this Leather- tect sea turtles: cause nesting females to
back. Normally “Sea Turtles abort their nesting attempt
Dig The Dark” , they come _Lights out for sea turtles. or may even trap them.
ashore at night, being less Nighttime activities and ar- So don’t leave any beach
visible for predators. tificial lighting may deter chairs at night unattended
But yesterday the turtle adult females from nesting. close to the sea, but make
showed up at noon, in front So PLEASE keep all lights off, a stack as far as possible
of Bucuti Beach Resort. including flashlights, flash away from the water .
She was not able to make photography and video _ Do not disturb a nesting
her nest though, because equipment. “Sea turtles dig sea turtle. Do not attempt
the dark”
Do you have noticed the the Northern part of the At- of too many onlookers. _ Ask your hotel manager to touch the turtle but stay
turtle information signs lantic Ocean, off the coast She returned into the sea to turn of or minimize the at a respectful distance (at
along the Boulevard at Ea- of Nova Scotia, Canada. without egg laying. lights that are visible on the least 15 meters). Do allow
gle Beach? But they are born on Aru- It is very impressive to see beach in front of the resort. the turtle to complete the
(one in front of Paradise ba’s beaches. After 20 – 30 a huge sea turtle coming Close the curtains of your full nesting proces (about
Beach Villa’s and another years they reach maturity ashore, enjoy the sight, but room at night to prevent two hours) and don’t be in
one close to Costa Linda and then return to their na- make sure that the turtle light shining on the beach. her way when she returns
Beach Resort) The signs are tal beach in order to nest does not see you! Stay out _Do not drive on beaches. to the sea.
called “Driekiel-O-Meter” during the turtle nesting of her sight at a distance of Not all of the turtle nests _ Do call Turtugaruba (24
with information about the season (March – July). at least 15 meters. on all the beaches around hour Turtle Hotline: (297)
Leatherback Sea Turtle (lo- This year’s first Leatherback Aruba are marked. Vehi- 592-9393.
cally called Driekiel). made her nest in front of La cles (4x4, quads) compact
The Leatherback Sea Tur- Quinta. the sand and can crush the Follow Turtugaruba at
tles nesting on Aruba don’t Normally one female eggs. www.facebook.com/Tur-
live in the Caribbean, but in makes about 7 nests per _ Do not litter. Do not leave tugaruba
any plastic cups or bags If you witness a sea turtle,
on the beach. The wind or if you see turtle crawl
will blow it into the sea. A marks, during a late eve-
floating plastic bag is easily ning or early morning stroll
mistaken for a jellyfish, the on the beach please do
Leatherback Sea Turtle’s call Turtugaruba or notify
favorite food. the frontdesk of your hotel.
Thanks!
