Green sea turtle hatchlings emerging from their eggs in Türkiye's southern Mersin province continue to make their way to the sea.
Hatchlings have been emerging from nests made by adult turtles since May on the beach at Davultepe 100th Year Nature Park in the Mezitli district after completing their incubation period.
Under the supervision of Mahmut Ergene, a lecturer at Mersin University's Sea Turtle Research and Application Center, and students from the center, the hatchlings emerge from their nests beneath the sand and make their way to the blue waters of the Mediterranean.
Ergene told reporters that Mersin is an important area for sea turtles.
He said around 80% of the hatchlings from eggs laid by adult sea turtles in May and June have so far emerged from their nests.
