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199/4, Yahalarnulla
Malimbada, Palatuwa
Matara, 81050 SRI LANKA

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Chelonia mydas, Eretmochelys imbricata, Lepidochelys olivacea, Caretta caretta, Dermochelys coriacea

Chelonia mydas, Eretmochelys imbricata, Lepidochelys olivacea, Caretta caretta, Dermochelys coriacea

Conservation status

Vulnerable

🐢 ReptileBoatReptilia

Turtles, revered residents of Sri Lanka's coasts, enhance its marine allure.

Scientific name: Chelonia mydas, Eretmochelys imbricata, Lepidochelys olivacea, Caretta caretta, Dermochelys coriacea
Rekawa and Kosgoda beaches witness magical sea turtle nesting.
With species like Green, Olive Ridley, and Leatherback, they enrich the island's biodiversity.
Conservation projects safeguard their survival, allowing visitors to witness the fascinating turtle life cycle in pristine coastal environments.

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