Sunset in Zakynthos

After the sun goes down in Zante, Zakynthos the Caretta Caretta turtles begin to lay their eggs – normally having finished the laying process by dawn. After an incubation period the hatchlings emerge from their nests at dawn, before people arrive on the beach and make their way to the sea.

After sunset in Zante the turtles come on to the beach to lay their eggs

It is very important that there is minimal lighting around the nesting beaches as the turtles follow the light of the moon to go back to the sea after laying their eggs. However, lights from tourist resorts have been known to confuse them and instead of going to the sea, they dangerously venture further inland.

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