A green sea turtle swims in the file photo (left). Environment personnel (right) installed a protective net around a newly discovered green sea turtle nesting site along the coast of Sabtang, Batanes, to shield the eggs from predators and improve hatching success. | Photos from Erwin Mascariñas and courtesy of DENR-PENRO Batanes
TUGUEGARAO CITY — During a wildlife inspection and monitoring, a green sea turtle nesting site was discovered along the coast of Sabtang, Batanes, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO)-Batanes reported on Sunday.
The DENR, in a statement, said the nesting site was not among those identified in earlier monitoring activities conducted in the area, making the discovery significant for local marine wildlife conservation efforts.
PENRO-Batanes chief Victoria Baliuag immediately ordered strict monitoring and regular supervision of the area to protect the site.
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