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Emma the sea turtle lays he 6th batch of eggs.
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Twenty years ago there were no turtles left on Reunion Island. Conservation efforts have turned things around. 
Green and Hawksbill Turtles have returned to feed in a conservation area. Now the turtles are returning to lay their eggs.
The real star is Emma who just laid her 6th clutch of eggs.
There are only 2 females breeding right now. Their offspring will return to their birthplace when they are old enough to breed.


https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/03/1...een-turtle

This is a remarkable conservation story. They have gone from no turtles twenty years ago to a couple of breeding females laying eggs.
It will take time for their offspring to mature. Many will not make it. Some however will return to breed. Over time a strong population will grow in the area. 
Emma and her 6 clutches of eggs are very much making this possible.
Well done Emma. You are a hope for the survival of your species.
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Catherine

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