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 Also known as loggerhead,
the caretta-caretta, sea
turtles are an endangered
species. They have existed in the Mediterranean for millions
of years as they are prehistoric animals.
The
beaches of Laganas bay in Zakynthos are the most important nesting
areas in the Mediterranean, and have been protected, and monitored
since 1983.The
Loggerheads come to mate and lay their eggs in the sands in the
summer between June and August. The female turtles come ashore
during the night when the beaches are dark and quiet. They
lay around 120 eggs after digging a hole in the sand.
Then, they cover the nests with great care and crawl back to
the sea.
The
eggs are incubated for approximately 55 days, before the turtles
come up to the surface and head for the sea. This usually happens
during the night or very early in the morning. As soon as they reach
the water they swim to the open sea. Boat
trips to watch the caretta – caretta sea turtle, in their natural
habitat, are regular during the day within the Bay of Laganas.
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