by Bryan Costales
(11 of 12)
The hatchery was surrounded by low sand hills that protected it from wind.
Here, while leaving, we approached the back of the sign that, the night before,
had guided us to the hatchery.
by Bryan Costales
(12 of 12)
The hatchery was on an island just across the river from a small village.
At low tide it was actually possible to walk no more than waist deep in water to the island.
by Bryan Costales
(1 of 12)
The night before, we walked past this shaded hatchery and never saw it because it was too dark.
During the day it was a dramatic sight, found there bordering the beach.
by Bryan Costales
(2 of 12)
A string grid defined squares in the center of which sea turtle eggs were re-buried.
Notice that they only walked on the string, to avoid accidently stepping on buried eggs.
by Bryan Costales
(3 of 12)
Next to the covered hatchery was a second, newer one for additional eggs that had been found.
This new hatchery had not yet been covered.
by Bryan Costales
(4 of 12)
The turtles were less active during the day. Apparently they were saving their energy
for the big escape to sea that night.
