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Early sea turtle nesting season begins in Quezon with 95 eggs discovered
Conservationists in Sariaya, Quezon have collected 95 sea turtle eggs along Tayabas Bay as the nesting season starts ahead of schedule. The discovery marks an encouraging sign for marine wildlife protection efforts in the coastal municipality.
LSN Philippines ·
LUCENA CITY — Sea turtles have begun their nesting season earlier than anticipated in Sariaya, Quezon, with environmental officials recovering 95 eggs from Tayabas Bay on Friday morning.
The eggs were discovered along the shoreline of Barangay Bignay 2 at approximately 5 a.m., according to Edwin Frias, a deputized member of the local fish warden brigade. The early arrival of nesting activity underscores the importance of ongoing coastal monitoring efforts in the region.
The recovery and collection of the eggs represents a coordinated conservation effort to protect vulnerable sea turtle populations during their critical reproductive period. Authorities have implemented measures to safeguard nesting sites along the bay's shores.
The early start to the nesting season in Tayabas Bay provides local environmental groups with an extended window to monitor and protect turtle populations throughout the reproductive cycle. Officials continue surveillance operations along coastal areas to ensure the safety of additional nesting activity expected in the coming weeks.