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Caretta Caretta Nests Surge 74% in Kyparissia Bay

10/24/2025

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Kyparissia Bay recorded about 6,100 Caretta caretta nests in 2025, a 74% rise over 12 years.
Together with Laganas Bay in Zakynthos, the sites account for more than 57% of EU Caretta nests.
The Archelon Sea Turtle Protection Society credits more than three decades of protection for this success, calling for immediate institutional support to fund the National Action Plan for Caretta caretta.

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Kyparissia Bay recorded about 6,100 Caretta caretta nests in 2025, a 74% rise over 12 years.
Together with Laganas Bay in Zakynthos, the sites account for more than 57% of EU Caretta nests.
The Archelon Sea Turtle Protection Society credits more than three decades of protection for this success, calling for immediate institutional support to fund the National Action Plan for Caretta caretta.