13/07/2025
Please follow these simple guidelines and if you come across turtles whilst snorkelling do not touch, chase or harass them. Thanks the Divepoint teamπππ’
π’π’ Marine turtle nesting season in Cyprus is at its peak π’π’
The MedTRACS conservation team, which is implementing the Cyprus Turtle Conservation and Research Project, kindly asks the public to follow some simple guidelines when visiting nesting beaches.
Following these guidelines is a significant help towards the protection of marine turtles, their nests and their habitats by minimising unnecessary disturbance:
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Avoid being on the beach at night
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Minimise your presence during the day
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Do not drive on the beach or on sand dunes
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Do not approach or touch turtles
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Do not remove the protective cages or other marks left by the project team
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Keep a minimum distance of 2 m from nests
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Use existing paths, do not walk on the sand dunes
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Do not leave any rubbish behind
Thanks for your cooperation π
Any questions on why these rules are so important to help the turtles? Ask us in the comments!