The hatching of the baby turtles was observed and monitored for the first time by scientific staff of the Capo Carbonara protected marine area along with forest rangers and port authorities.
“It is an extraordinary event to take place on such a popular beach,” Capo Carbonara director Fabrizio Atzori said.
“It is proof that humans are not an obstacle for nature and its needs.”
The nests were searched around 72 hours after the last baby turtle had left to ensure that no newborns had been trapped.
One nest contained 84 eggs which were hatched and three unhatched.
Another nest housed 98 eggs, but only 35 baby turtles came out alive.
Six turtles were found dead inside the nest alongside 57 unhatched eggs.
The remaining eggs have been collected, but experts predict the unhatched turtles are dead.
With ANSA
