Following months of dedicated efforts, the 2024 turtle nesting season has successfully concluded.
Today, Nature Trust Malta (NTM) and the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) opened the final nest, Nest 7, which did not yield hatchlings due to natural factors.
Despite this, the season has been highly positive, setting new records for turtle conservation in Malta. A total of eight nests were confirmed — more than in any previous year — resulting in 594 eggs and 406 hatchlings.
These outcomes highlight the ongoing success of conservation initiatives, and the strong results offer encouragement for future nesting seasons.
| Number of Nest | Location | Hatched | Total no. of Eggs | Total no. of Hatched | Total no. of Unhatched |
| 1 | Golden Bay | Yes | 68 | 44 | 24 |
| 2 | Golden Bay* | Yes | 74 | 60 | 25 |
| 3 | Ramla Bay | Yes | 88 | 81 | 12 |
| 4 | Golden Bay* | Yes | 64 | 46 | 18 |
| 5 | Gnejna Bay | Yes | 75 | 47 | 28 |
| 6 | Ramla Bay | Yes | 93 | 61 | 32 |
| 7 | Golden Bay | No | 56 | / | 56 |
| 8 | Ramla Bay | Yes | 76 | 67 | 9 |
* These nests were originally found in Ghajn tuffieha however had to be translocated to Golden Bay as their position posed significant risk to their survival.
Such high nesting numbers and successful nests are an ode to the hard work being carried out by ERA and other entities including NGOs such as Nature Trust Malta.
We would once again like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all entities involved, and the public for their cooperation and support throughout this season.
8 October
