On Thursday morning, 183 baby turtles hatched from protected eggs returned to their natural habitat—the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal—from Saint Martin’s Island. The release event, held on the island’s beach, was met with excitement from residents and environmentalists.
Ali Haider, coordinator of the conservation group Amar Saint Martin, shared that this year, their team collected nearly 800 sea turtle eggs from various locations on the island and carefully preserved them at the Marine Park Hatchery under the Department of Environment. In this protected environment, the eggs gradually hatched, bringing new life to the ocean.
“We are working to make Saint Martin’s Island a safe haven for turtles and other marine species,” Haider said. “Turtles not only help maintain ecological balance but also play a vital role in the marine ecosystem. Releasing these hatchlings into the sea is a step toward preserving nature’s delicate harmony.”
A week ago, 170 more baby turtles were released into the ocean. The 183 hatchlings released on Thursday were nurtured under careful supervision after hatching from eggs collected two months earlier.
The event was attended by Amar Saint Martin’s co-coordinator Ayat Ullah Kumni, environmental officer Abdul Aziz, and several local conservation enthusiasts. They emphasized that such initiatives are paving the way for better biodiversity conservation on the island.
Locals believe Saint Martin’s beaches are becoming a sanctuary for sea turtles. If these conservation efforts continue, the region’s marine biodiversity will thrive, and the island will remain a pristine ecological haven.
For those dedicated to protecting wildlife, every successful turtle release is a testament to their tireless efforts. As the tiny hatchlings disappeared into the rolling waves, they carried with them a new chapter in nature’s ongoing story.
Cox’s Bazar Life Report/Rajin Saleh
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