Tag Archives: sea turtles of Zakynthos

At this time of year, turtles are nesting on beaches in the National Marine Park. Parts of the beaches are restricted and you will see nesting sites indicated by wooden structures, with labels on.  Whilst we all love to go to the beach and have fun, there are rules in …

A recent study took place regarding the island’s endangered loggerhead sea turtles. The study also looked at whether pressure from mass tourism creates an issue for the turtles, their breeding habitats, and their nesting sites across the Mediterranean throughout the summer months. The recently published paper includes data about Zakynthos …