Sukamade turtle conservation area is a hidden place located within the Meru betiri national park in Banyuwangi,East java,Indonesia. Renowned as one of Indonesia most important sea turtle sanctuaries. Sukamade is a pristine,remote beach where giant sea turtle have been laying their eggs for centuries.
Here is detailed description of this remarkable conservation area :
1.The sea turtle spesies :
For out of the world’s seven sea turtle spesies frequently visit sukamade to lay their eggs. The most common visitor is the Green turtle,but you can also occasionally spot :
- Hawksbill Turtle
- Olive Ridley Turtle
- Leatherback Turtle (The largest of all sea turtles)
2.The conservation efforts :
Managed by the national park authorities,the conservation program at sukamade is highly active and organized.
- Egg protection : every night park ranger patrol the beach. Once a turtle finishes laying her eggs,ranger carefully collect them and move them to a secure,fenced hatchery to protect them from natural predator (like wild boars,birds,and monitors).
- Semi natural hatchery : the eggs are buried in the sand inside a protected facility until they hatch (usually taking 45 to 60 days).
- Baby turtle release : once the eggs hatch,the tiny baby turtles (tukik) are gathered,and visitors are often invited to help release them back into ocean,giving them a saver head start in life.
3. The Visitor Experience :
Visiting sukamade is an adventure meant for true nature lovers. Because it is a strict conservation zone,the experience is highly regulated to minimize human impact :
- Night Safaris : The main attraction happens at night. Guided by rangers and using minimal light (so as not to scare the turtles),visitors walk silently along the beach to witness a giant mother turtle laboriously digging a nest and laying up to 100 eggs.
- The Journey : Reaching sukamade is an adventure. It requires a rough,multi hour drive in a 4×4 off-road vehicle,crossing rivers and driving through deep jungle and cacao/rubber plantations.
- Eco-Lodging : Accommodation in there very basic and eco-friendly,offering a rustic stay free from the distractions of modern city life (and often with limited electricity and cellular signal).
Important Note For Visitors : Sukamade is a protected sanctuary,not a tourist resort. Visitors are strictly required to follow ranger instructions,which include no flash photography,no loud noises and keeping respectful distance so the turtles do not become stressed.
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