Green sea turtle nesting site discovered in Batanes

newsinfo / Regions Regions Green sea turtle nesting site discovered in Batanes By: Villamor Visaya Jr. - Correspondent / @VillVisayaJrINQ INQUIRER.net / 03:04 PM June 14, 2026 Share: Environment personnel installed a protective net around a newly discovered green sea turtle nesting site along the coast of Sabtang, Batanes, to shield the eggs from predators and improve hatching success.

(Photo courtesy of DENR-PENRO Batanes) TUGUEGARAO CITY — A green sea turtle nesting site was discovered along the coast of Sabtang, Batanes, during a wildlife inspection and monitoring, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO)-Batanes reported on Sunday. In a statement, the DENR said the nesting site was not among those identified in earlier monitoring activities conducted in the area, making the discovery significant for local marine wildlife conservation efforts. To protect the site, PENRO-Batanes chief Victoria Baliuag immediately ordered strict monitoring and regular supervision of the area.

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Green sea turtles are among the marine species protected under Philippine environmental laws due to threats from habitat loss, poaching, and human activities. /mcm Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.

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