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Hope for Green Turtles: 78 Eggs Hatch on Rhodes

2/11/2025

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A green sea turtle nest was discovered on Rhodes by the Sea Turtle Protection Society "Archelon," signaling a hopeful expansion of its breeding grounds in the Mediterranean. Found in June 2024, the nest held 86 eggs, with 78 successfully hatching. This remarkable event underscores the endangered status of the species and raises concerns about climate change impacts.

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Story summary

A green sea turtle nest was discovered on Rhodes by the Sea Turtle Protection Society "Archelon," signaling a hopeful expansion of its breeding grounds in the Mediterranean. Found in June 2024, the nest held 86 eggs, with 78 successfully hatching. This remarkable event underscores the endangered status of the species and raises concerns about climate change impacts.