A ‘POLI’ turtle that is being monitored by satellite has laid 97 eggs in Cape Santa Pola.
“The turtle came out to lay in the Carabassí and a satellite tag was installed,” said a spokesperson from the University of Valencia.
“During July we have been able to get a little ahead of the movements of the Poli turtle, to guarantee success and protect the nest on beaches.
“He was about to go out on a beach in the Torrevieja-Orihuela sector. The beach cleaning services of both municipalities were notified, and a visit was carried out on all the coves and beaches in the area, in case it had come out.
“But, finally it continued heading north and on July 14, at sunset, it was close to Cape Santa Pola. It was possible to notify the Local Police and beach cleaners of Santa Pola and Elche.
“On this occasion, it did come out and lay 97 eggs, but in a pebble cove – like many in that area – and very close to the shore.
“The nest was moved to the dunes of Carabassí, Gran Alacant, where the turtle had already laid a few weeks ago.
“The nest will remain protected there, until it hatches in about two months.
“We are still in the middle of the season. They can still come out to spawn more turtles. If you find one on the beach at night, stay away, do not disturb it or illuminate it and call 112,” said the spokesperson.
