The bulk of the thick oil slicks had been cleaned off the beaches before the nest was found.
A hawksbill turtle typically lays more than 100 eggs in each nest. The eggs incubate for about 55 days and the hatchlings emerge in two batches.
“We will continue to monitor the nest to assess the nest conditions and determine an estimated hatch date,” said Dr Karenne Tun, director at NParks’ National Biodiversity Centre. Researchers collecting water samples to monitor impact of oil spill on biodiversity. PHOTO: SINGAPORE CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LIFE SCIENCES ENGINEERING
“The eggs are hypersensitive to movement. Any movement after the early stages – which is only about a couple hours to a few weeks – after the egg is laid, you could risk killing the embryo growing inside,” said Mr Seah. “Even smaller oil slicks can have a detrimental effect. Both hatchlings and adults may unintentionally ingest or inhale toxins from these spills, which can be harmful. Singapore is home to sea turtles at various life stages, and sea turtles are vulnerable to oil spills at all life stages,” she added.
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