Green Sea turtle returns to Thailand shores in absence of tourist during pandemic
Sakshi Education
In Thailand, a green sea turtle have returned after laying eggs on a deserted Thai beach. The green sea turtle dives back into the turquoise-colored waters of the Andaman Sea.
Green Sea turtle returns to Thailand shores in absence of tourist during pandemic
It is a welcome sight for biologists who say the absence of tourists spurred the marine animal's return.
The turtle's nesting was spotted in November by scientists. In about two months, the 100 eggs will hatch and babies will slide towards the sea, guided by the moonlight.
Pre-pandemic, millions of tourists thronged to the white sand beaches of southern Thailand, ferried to the islands by tour boats which dissuaded the skittish creatures from venturing ashore.
Other species that live in the warm waters around Thailand include leatherback, hawksbill, green, and loggerhead turtles.
