Places Turtle Conservation in Gili Nangu

By admin | Sep 6, 2009

Places Turtle Conservation in Gili Nangu

Conservation programs tortoise or turtle in the area Nangu Gili, Sell has been functioning since 1995.

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Gili Nanggu has approximately 4.500 sea turtle eggs. Conservation Program managers Sea Turtle at Gili Nanggu has been implemented with the most practical ways, including using the traditional carai way. First, they took the initiative to protect turtle eggs are sold on the open market by the people to buy eggs from the fishermen. The eggs were then buried in beach sand back around 30-35 days.

Birth success rate using this method is about 80%. Baby sea turtles will be treated until they reach age 5 – 6 months. At this age, a young sea turtles have evolved a level of maturity and capable of handling their own problems, especially to avoid problems from predators. Baby sea turtles will usually survive if they returned to their natural habitat.

Sea turtles lay their eggs once a year older. If you are lucky enough and come to the Gili Nanggu when baby sea turtle is ready to let go, you will be able to see and take part in nature conservation activities. This is the most satisfying moment to watch the kids sea turtles to be released. Some visitors consider this as part of their holiday activities on the island.

Children can follow the activities of Sea Turtle Racing race. On average they really enjoy this activity.

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