Five out of seven Sea Turtle species (Leatherbacks, Green Turtles, Loggerheads, Hawksbills and Olive Ridley) reach the Sri Lankan shores when it’s time to lay eggs. Self-funded Sea Turtle research and conservation centers are common around areas with high turtle sightings with the aim of protecting these critically endangered marine life forms. Once the turtle lays the eggs, the eggs are relocate from the beach to the hatchery concerning threats that endanger the eggs in their original nesting locations such as erosion, traffic of tourists, dogs, crabs, birds and irresponsible human action. In these institutes, eggs take 45-60 days to develop and hatch. When the time if right, the baby turtles are released to the ocean under the moonlight. Donations are encouraged at these centers especially as they are purely aimed at researching and protecting part of own planet in need.
