Day 1 Turtle project – learning what’s what

This morning I have had an introduction / induction, a talk about Turtles and a walk down to the hatchery + lunch cooked for me

People here are friendly & welcoming – some CR locals who live at the project. An Australian, a German, French and a girl from Chile.

Turtle hatchery
The actual hatchery
Under each net circle is a turtle nest

We have to check each day if any have hatched. 10 of them from each nest are measured & tagged then they all have to be taken down to the sea when the sun is not hot.

I will be doing this tomorrow also.

These are pics of the beach – I’m going to be down there tonight at 1.30 – 5am to check for any nesting turtles.

Apparently we have to wade through the water to get to the spot

Yesterday’s joke answer

Which turtles are the easiest to spot?

Answer…. Green SEE turtles 😀

How did the musician turtle get off his back?

Answer tomorrow

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