Endangered Hawksbill Turtle Hatchlings Safely Released Into Sea From Silosa Beach

Since Singapore is home to a large diversity of wildlife, it is crucial to ensure they are conserved without being too affected by urbanisation.

This is even more applicable for species that have been classified as endangered.

Recently, 85 Hawksbill turtle eggs hatched on Siloso Beach in Sentosa. As the species is considered to be critically endangered, this was a joyous occasion for Sentosa Development Corporation’s (SDC) Environmental Management team.

Upon hatching, the team quickly checked their health and took some measurements.

Once they were done, the hatchlings were released into the sea on Monday (1 Nov) morning the next day.

Hawksbill Turtle eggs found on Siloso Beach at Sentosa

On Sunday (31 Oct) night, the SDC Environmental Management team were thrilled at the arrival of 85 Hawksbill turtle hatchlings.

Hawksbill turtles are considered critically endangered, largely due to illegal wildlife trade as stated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

The hatchlings came 58 days after their nest was discovered on 3 Sep 2021 at Sentosa’s Siloso Beach.