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Loggerhead turtles are enjoying a record nesting year in the Cayman Islands. - Photo: File, Department of Environment

Record loggerhead turtle nest numbers reported

A record number of loggerhead turtle nests have been found in the Cayman Islands so far this nesting season.

DoE issues warning after turtle nest tampering

Recent incidents of turtle nests being tampered with and hatchlings being impeded on their journey to the sea have prompted a strong warning from the Department of Environment.

‘Quiet’ turtle nesting season for Cayman

After two record-breaking years in a row, the number of turtle nests on Cayman beaches looks set to drop this year.

Fishermen help rescue trapped loggerhead turtle

Swift action from two fishermen and the Department of Environment Turtle Team led to the rescue of an adult female loggerhead turtle that was found trapped on Tuesday in a man-made groyne, a type of sea barrier.

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