Protected green sea turtle nest found in Nansha reef

As a first-class nationally protected species, the newly discovered nesting site holds significant importance in strengthening the conservation efforts for this species, according to the researchers.

The ecological and environmental research station will collaborate with environmental protection departments to implement protective monitoring for subsequent hatching studies.

This discovery will drive the improvement of the South China Sea island reef ecosystem protection system and contribute new data to the global sea turtle conservation network, according to the researchers.