Posted By: Whale Tail
Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 01:01 AM
The Nature Foundation St. Maarten (naturefoundationsxm.org) has confirmed the first sea turtle nest of the 2024 season laid on Maho Beach by a leatherback sea turtle. The area has been cordoned off. Don't know how to provide a link but you can check out their website. Pretty cool news and we hope that area is protected.
Posted By: Whale Tail
Re: Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 01:07 AM
Thanks Dr Phil SXM. Good to know a tech person
Posted By: Dr Phil SXM
Re: Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 01:30 AM
These are photos courtesy of the Facebook page for Nature Foundation of St Maarten FYI
Drphilsxm
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 02:05 AM
I just hope nobody disturbs the best. Lots of uneducated adults and adolescents out there that could mess up the nest.
Posted By: lcote
Re: Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 11:23 AM
Of all the beaches to make your nest! Hopefully it will be well protected.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 12:54 PM
Yes, a very scary place for those eggs to be. I really hope they will be OK. I remember seeing a couple of nests cordoned off over the years, by Beachside, but the traffic there was so much less than on Maho.
Posted By: timnboston
Re: Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 03:41 PM
From the pic, it looks like they are on the SSBB end of the beach - can't think of a worse place with all the cruise ship passengers! And I can't see area marked off on the SSBB cam
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 04:29 PM
I just saw the yellow tape visible on the Tortuga webcam.
Posted By: Bluesfan
Re: Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 04:36 PM
You can see a ,clear square area about halfway down the beach from SSBB camera. People are usually standing at the edge taking photos. I could not see any yellow tape. On multiple cruise ship days Nature Foundation sdhould consider having volunteers nearby. How long is the gestation period for Leatherback turtle eggs?
Posted By: Bluesfan
Re: Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 04:39 PM
Googled it. About 60 days. Long time on this beach.
Posted By: CaribbeanCanadians
Re: Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 04:55 PM
I agree, no yellow tape, just a bunch of people. Hope the eggs survive.
Posted By: Kennys
Re: Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 09:18 PM
Not true , because I live in that area and pass everyday. It has four poles with yellow tape plus their sign about the reason why its blocked and no one goes into that area . Totally being respected . Thanks for your concern.
Posted By: Todd
Re: Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 09:45 PM
Besides the number of people, I would think the hope is the sand stays there. We all have seen that beach and not much but rock many times.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: Leatherback Turtle Nest On Maho Beach - 04/30/2024 10:27 PM
Yes. Forgot abbot how that all comes and goes there. People might be the least of the danger.