Baby turtles released to the sea

lemonlady


Joined: 28/06/2009
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 11:35

There will be an excavation of a turtle nest tonight, and a releasing of baby turtles found this morning.



Meet at Guzelyali Restaurant at 7.00pm Karsiyaka beach. Everyone is welcome.



Please remember that no flash cameras are allowed, when turtles are walking towards the sea.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 11:42

how about cleaning up some of the rubbish while you are about it ?

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 11:57

That was done a few weeks ago, but I am sure no one will mind if you go down NN and do a bit of clearing up, cos the people seeing to the Turtles are hard pushed for time. So, if you have a bit of spare, do help out. the turtles will love you for ever.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 12:06

Well said Message 3! Was down there several times while over a week ago and was pleased to see how much cleaner it is looking. I did pick up a few items and put in bin and my friend actually told off an English boy who she saw throwing a plastic bottle into the bushes last year. Maybe the giant turtle in the centre of

Girne has had some effect.

Moonpig


Joined: 31/07/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 12:13

Where is the beach please?

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 12:24

coming from Kyrenia one drives seeminly 'for ever' -= about 12kms (an someone can correct me on that), but you go through Karaglanoglu, Alsancak, the Lapta Strip andon t Karsiyaka 'square', cntinue on past an army camp and you will find th e beach on your right hand side. Opposite a small hotel called Guzaelyali is a smalbeach cafe, the first onne you see, and thatis where people meet. If I stil don't make sense then ring Triciaon 0533846 9563 and sh will put you right! ANd I knowy ou will be welcome to w`itness tis wonderful peice of nature. fascnating.

spangles


Joined: 22/10/2008
Posts: 411

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 12:24

Message 3 - Naughty Nick. I assure you we do pick up the plastic rubbish every day as part of the patrols, but glad to know you are still concerned about the place.



Message 5 - Karsiyaka Beach.

paddywack


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 959

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 12:32

Msg 2

How about giving them a hand, instead of the usual smart remarks.

cyprusLulz


Joined: 01/08/2011
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 12:46

Wonderful But only 1 in 1000 survive !







http://greenanswers.com/q/177724/animals-wildlife/reptiles/what-survival-rate-baby-sea-turtles

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 12:59

Yes we know that and that is why the work is so important! Innit?

Perry


Joined: 27/01/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 18:03

I would also say to NN - were at Alagadi this week. The beach was completely clean and noticed there are new signs as you enter the beach about not leaving rubbish.

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 18:50

NN what a pathetic comment

cyprusLulz


Joined: 01/08/2011
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 19:07

Marion full respect for your efforts BUT you are peeing in the wind wasting time money and recourses stop the t/cs leaving litter on the beaches especially plastic bags and more turtles will survive. than ever will by releasing them on the beach. imho

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 20:32

Message 13 It is not just t/cs leaving rubbish as a regular bather on Nature Beach we have observed

blatant rubbish dumping by ENGLISH! And we have told them off.



Nature Beach is the closest to Turtle Bay and the Korineum Golf Club. If coming from Girne after Alagadi

turn-offs, and then a U- turn round past poor guard dog.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:29

mess 12 - what a pathetic comment..........

susief


Joined: 06/11/2008
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 22:54

It was wonderful to see the little baby turtles making their way into the sea tonight - keep up the good work Karsiyaka Turtle Watch!

cookie49


Joined: 30/07/2011
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 23:30

pleeeese!!!!!!



we have such a beautiful place here and many of us are slowly beginning to show those who cannot see what a wonderful natural resource it is.



education education education......it is beginning to make a difference but with all things it may be slow, but it will get there.



well done to all those who commit time and effort into projects such as these, i take my hat off to you...

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 23:46

Couldn't agree more, message 17. If everyone played their part in caring, the island would be a better place , and what better place to start with the message in the schools (which is happening). It is amazing how many children educate their parents in things environmental. and thanks to SPOT for doing their bit.



the only consolation is that it is not just here that people are bad with their rubbish - take a look at some places n U.K, but that is no excuse for us being as bad.



Keep ~Cyprus Tidy is as good a slogan as one can find - but living it is another matter.

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 00:12

My grandson has gone to bed tonight an ''happy chappie''. he released a turtle called Jake onto the sea.

At seven years old, he remembered what the difference is between a turtle and a tortoise, and was very proud to explain to his 'Bampi'.

My neighbour and I collected over a carrier bag full of rubbish on the walk back to the car. A half full bag

was left just behind where we were standing for the release!!!!!!!!!!!

It will take a time to educate the un educated, but perseverance will prevail.

Thanks to all the turtle project for the experience my grandson enjoyed this evening, especially the Welsh

lady,(sorry, I don't know her name), she made Jake amd Ethans evening, Thank you

homerj



Joined: 30/08/2009
Posts: 71

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 00:29

its fantastic to watch

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 06:14

Not sure if this is a daft question, but, are all the turtles released at the same time or will there be a chance to see more perhaps tonight?



Chris

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 09:22

Chris

Most nights there are hatchlings to release now. Call the project and check it out.



http://cyprusturtles.org/

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 12:40

Thanks Groucho.



Chris

rowefamily


Joined: 02/08/2011
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 15:30

Hi,



Coming out tomorrow, so really hoping we might be lucky enough to catch this one evening. Is it ok to just turn up in the hope there will be a release? Not sure we will be able to access internet whilst over to check websites.



Sue