Phuket, Leatherback turtles lay eggs at the airplane viewing point at Mai Khao Beach, Phuket Province. Officials are guarding the enclosure. It is estimated that it will take 55-60 days for them to hatch.

Villagers in the Ban Mai Khao area Found traces of sea turtles laying eggs. Around Tha Chatchai National Park Protection Unit View point for airplanes taking off and landing

Sirinat National Park officials in collaboration with Marine National Park Operations Center 2, Phuket Province Inspected and found traces of a leatherback turtle. Chest width 110 centimeters, total paddle width 190 centimeters, egg hole depth 60 centimeters, egg size approximately 5.45 centimeters, distance from the water’s edge to the egg hole 24.60 meters. From the assessment of the egg hole position, it is beyond the highest tide line. Therefore there was no digging, counting or moving. But they have put up a pen around the area where the mother Leatherback turtle lays her eggs. Ready to take care of them until the baby turtles ha
tch from eggs and are released back into nature. It is expected to take approximately 55-60 days.

Source: Thai News Agency