On the morning of August 16, officers on Sansha Xishazhou Island, part of the Chinese mainland's Hainan Province, made a significant discovery. While conducting routine patrols and cleaning up floating debris, they found sea turtle tracks and a nest of sea turtle eggs, likely laid the previous night.
Recognizing the danger posed by the nest's close proximity to the sea, the officers understood that salty seawater could erode the eggshells, putting the future hatchlings at risk. Acting swiftly, they reported their findings to the Qilianyu Working Committee's management.
In a coordinated effort to protect the vulnerable eggs, the officers carefully excavated the nest and relocated it to a safer area. This proactive measure ensures a higher chance of successful hatching and underscores the commitment to marine conservation and the preservation of endangered species in the region.
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Officers protect nest of sea turtle eggs on Sansha Xishazhou Island
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