馬爾地夫康杜瑪假日酒店度假村保護玳瑁海龜巢穴

馬爾地夫康杜瑪假日酒店度假村已採取措施，保護回歸的玳瑁海龜數百枚蛋的巢穴，玳瑁海龜選擇私人島嶼天堂的西海岸作為築巢海灘。

“We are thrilled to have discovered the nest which is a good indication that the turtles feel safe and welcome at Kandooma,” said Mark Eletr, General Manager, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives.

“The Hawksbill Sea Turtles are critically endangered and it’s our responsibility to protect our environment, ecosystems and keep these beautiful creatures safe. Education plays a big part in what we do at Kandooma helping our guests to understand the journey and how precious the nests are.”

玳瑁海龜 (Eretmochelys Imbricate) 被國際自然保護聯盟 (IUCN) 列為極度瀕危物種。據了解，這些海龜的壽命為 30 至 50 年，成熟時體型為 66 至 95 公分。成熟度不是由年齡來定義的，它會變化並取決於食物的供應。海龜是肉食動物，大約每兩年在築巢海灘附近的僻靜潟湖交配一次。它們每個季節築巢 2 到 5 次，在溫暖的印度洋馬爾地夫，雌性平均每個巢產 100 到 180 個蛋。潛伏期約兩個月。

馬克解釋說，海龜從水中沿著海灘到植被線築巢。當築巢過程中沒有被發現時，沙子上留下的寬達 85 公分的淺痕跡和前肢留下的明顯的對稱痕跡就是一個可靠的跡象。

“Our team will now monitor the nests and as it becomes closer to the big day when the eggs hatch, the protective nets around the nests will be removed to allow the baby turtles to start their life’s journey. It’s pretty neat to see, albeit from a distance,” Mark said.

馬克解釋說，度假村對島上的幼龜有一些簡單的規定，包括禁止明亮的燈光、禁止大聲喧嘩、走路時要小心，如果您看到幼龜迷失方向或向內陸移動，請輕輕地將其轉身面向大海。巢穴被圍欄圍起來，以防止人們踩到巢穴，因為巢穴從上到下都是柔軟的沙子。孵化出來的海龜必須爬出巢穴，模仿在海裡游泳的樣子。

“Only 1 in 1,000 will make it to maturity. The turtles have many predators, among them humans, sharks, triggerfish and grouper, while discarded nets known as Ghost nets as well as erosion are also a threat,” adds Mark.

Located in the South Male atoll just 40 minutes from the airport by boat, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is a beautiful, natural island paradise.  White sand beaches, swaying coconut palms and turquoise waters form the backdrop for leisure pursuits and some of the best scuba diving in the Maldives. Guests can choose from Garden and Beach Villas, two-storey Beach Houses and the popular Overwater Villas.  Families are well catered for with a choice of 2- and 3-bed villas and the Kandoo Kids’ Club with its fun activities programme.  Six food and beverage outlets ensure healthy appetites are satisfied and the flavours of the Maldives are explored.  Guests seeking time out and relaxation will enjoy sun-loungers and hammocks dotted around the island.  Kandooma Spa by COMO Shambhala offers a tranquil escape for body and mind.

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