The idyllic Ramla l-Hamra Bay in Gozo has just become home to the Maltese islands’ first turtle nest of 2022.

This was revealed by local eNGO Widlife Rescue Team Malta on social media earlier today.

“After weeks of daily night patrols and morning checks by our wonderful and dedicated volunteers, this morning our volunteer Serena was the lucky one to find our first turtle nest for 2022 at Ramla l-Hamra in Gozo,” the organisation wrote.

“The coordinators from Nature Trust – FEE Malta as well as officials from the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) were called to inspect the area, and the nest has been confirmed,” it continued.

In light of said discovery, Nature Trust volunteers will be collaborating with ERA to constantly monitor the area for the coming two months, or until the baby turtles hatch.

Interested in helping out?

Wildlife Rescue Team Malta is open to new volunteers for beach nest monitoring, so should you have some free time on your hands, send over an email on [email protected].

“Patrols on other beaches will still continue as nesting season is not over yet,” the eNGO advised.

Should you spot a turtle on any Maltese beach, call Wildlife Rescue Team Malta immediately on +356 9999 9505, give the turtle at least five to 10 metres of space and refrain from touching it or using flash.

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