The new year begins swimmingly well for some of our marine ecosystem as sea turtle hatchlings were released into the waters this January. Following the laying of eggs of an Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) on Nov. 5 last year on the beachfront of premier Mövenpick Resort and Spa in Boracay, a total of 66 hatchlings have finally emerged from their nest on Jan. 9 and were released into the ocean. The resort’s staff, with the help of municipal biologist Haron Deo Vargas, worked together to ensure the approximately 106 eggs the mother laid remained safe during the 65-day incubation period. Mövenpick and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources put up fences around the nesting area to protect it.

Sanchez, M., & Abrina, D. (2020, January 21). Released into the waters. Manila Standard, p. C1.