Some of this year’s hawksbill hatchlings took a wrong turn to the sea and ended up in the old swimming pool. This is a deep structure with just a little rainwater in the bottom so it’s a mystery how they got in there without falling several feet and damaging themselves. But local residents and Ocean Spirits to the rescue!
39 babies were removed, checked over by a vet and released to the sea avoiding the intense sargassum seaweed that now plagues our east coast. Beach and sea are covered regularly now and the current doesn’t move it out of Coral Cove easily. Just the place for a hotel, hey?
This event would seem to indicate nesting occurs on the north of the beach as well as to the south where we see evidence other years.
Thanks to local residents and Ocean Spirits. http://www.oceanspirits.org
Grenada Sea Turtle Hotline: 534 4324
The Grenada Sea Turtle Hotline is an informational service aimed at assisting the public with sea turtle issues. The service also aims to gather information about sea turtle sightings outside of the main research sites in Grenada.
Call the POLICE if:
1. Hard-shelled species: If they are being caught or slaughtered during the closed season (April 1st – August 31st)
2. Sea Turtle Eggs are being poached (all species, any time)
3. Leatherback sea turtles are being slaughtered (any time of year)
Call the HOTLINE:
1. To report nesting sea turtles or emerging hatchlings
2. For help dealing with stranded, injured or entangled sea turtles
3. For assistance in dealing with hatchlings in trouble
You can also report non-urgent sightings to info@oceanspirits.org
Photo Sarah Evans and Dexton Gordon