The summer season in Lazio opens with a wonderful surprise: in the night between 11 and 12 June the First Nursery Nursery of 2025. To give us this rare and suggestive moment was one Caretta Carettawho chose the coast of San Felice Circeo to deposit its eggs, confirming once again the importance of this area for the conservation of the species.
The phenomenon occurred around 10:30 pm, under the incredulous eyes of some tourists who were on the beach. With great civic sense, they immediately contacted the Port Authoritywho alerted the researchers of the Tartalazio regional networkintervened together with Circeo National Park.
A positive sign for the protection of biodiversity
The presence of a nest in this area represents a clear sign of theIncrease in nesting in Lazioa phenomenon that until a few years ago was considered extremely rare. There Caretta Carettaespecially protected and increasingly threatened by the human impact, now seems to find a habitat suitable for reproduction in the Lazio coasts.
After the deposition, the researchers provided to secure the area, creating – with the collaboration of the bathing operators – one protective fence To ensure tranquility to the nest up to the hatching, expected between approx 53 days. Even in recent years the Circeo He had distinguished himself as a privileged place for nesting, but this new sighting confirms an encouraging trend.
Fundamental in this type of events is the Active participation of citizens. Tourists who reported the turtle followed the instructions without disturbing the animal, an exemplary behavior that shows how important theenvironmental education.
Naturalists invite everyone to pay attention to the traces left in the sandsigns of the passage of turtles, and immediately contact the toll -free number 1530 of the master. Each report can be precious to protect these animals during the most delicate moment of their life: reproduction.
Thanks to the monitoring network and the growing sensitivity of people, the Pontine coast continues to be a Cozy place for turtles marine. The first nest of 2025 is a little big milestone for the Protection of the sea and coastal biodiversityan opportunity to reflect on the importance of coexistence between man and nature.
