VOICED: Cyprus offers safe haven for endangered turtles

The video explores the conservation efforts for sea turtles in Cyprus, highlighting the role of volunteers in excavating nests and rescuing hatchlings. It discusses the threats these turtles face, primarily from human activities, and the measures being taken to mitigate these dangers. The video also covers the hatchlings' journey to the sea and the hope for their return as adults to continue the cycle.

What makes the Allegati beach and the Turkish north significant in sea turtle conservation?

• They are the only places where sea turtles can be found.

• They are popular tourist destinations.

• They host more than half of the Mediterranean Sea turtle nests.

• They have the largest number of sea turtle species.

What is the biggest threat to sea turtles according to the transcript?

• Predators

• Humans

• High spring tides

• Other sea turtles

What is one of the conservation strategies mentioned to help sea turtles?

• Introducing new predators

• Building more tourist resorts

• Reducing light and noise pollution

• Increasing fishing practices

How do hatchlings find their way to the sea?

• Following the sound of waves

• Using the moonlight as guidance

• Using the stars

• By instinct alone

What is the ultimate goal of the conservation efforts discussed?

• To build more conservation centers

• To increase the number of sea turtle species

• To ensure the turtles return to their birthplace to continue the cycle

• To make sea turtles a tourist attraction