It is the season when sea turtles nest on the beach.
ORANJESTAD - The Department of Nature and Environment (DNM) wants to inform the community that we are entering the season when sea turtles nest on our beaches.
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ORANJESTAD - The Department of Nature and Environment (DNM) wants to inform the community that we are entering the season when sea turtles nest on our beaches.
Aruba's territorial waters are home to four species of sea turtles that come ashore from March to December to lay eggs.
These species include:
Both local and international laws prohibit harassing or harming turtles or their nests. Therefore, DNM urges the community that when they see a turtle on the beach, they should not approach it and not disturb the nesting process. With the camping season soon to begin and a bigger flow of seagoers expected, DNM warns in advance to keep distance if encountering a nest or a turtle on the beach. The DNM urges the community to respect our natural resources and marine life. The TurtugAruba Foundation is the authority monitoring sea turtles when they come ashore to lay eggs and advises people to immediately contact them at 592-9393 if they encounter a turtle nesting on land.
DNM provides some suggestions for sea goers:
In cases of violations of nature conservation laws, contact the police. Let us together help preserve our nature for future generations and respect our biodiversity.