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62 Turtle Hatchlings in Palma – Night Watches, Protection and Uncomfortable Questions

What Happens to Turtle Hatchlings After They Emerge in Mallorca

Mallorca hatchlings are counted and monitored, and some enter a head-starting programme before release.

Published: April 22, 2026
62 Turtle Hatchlings in Palma – Night Watches, Protection and Uncomfortable Questions

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What happens to turtle hatchlings after they leave the nest in Mallorca?

In Mallorca, hatchlings are usually counted, measured and registered before being released or placed in a controlled care program. Some may spend time in a head-starting programme, where they are raised under monitored conditions for several months before release.

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