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Thalpe Beach 🏖️🌊🇱🇰❤️#travel #galle #destination #thalpe #swimming #beach #landscape    • Thalpe Beach 🏖️🌊🇱🇰❤️#travel #galle #destin...   Sri Lanka is home to five of the seven species of sea turtles in the world. These species include: 1. Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) – The most common species in Sri Lanka. 2. Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) – Less common but can be found in certain coastal areas. 3. Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) – Critically endangered but still seen around coral reefs. 4. Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) – The smallest species, known for mass nesting events. 5. Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) – The largest and rarest species in Sri Lanka. Where to See Sea Turtles in Sri Lanka • Rekawa Beach (near Tangalle) – A famous nesting site where you can see turtles laying eggs at night. • Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery – A conservation project dedicated to protecting turtle eggs and releasing hatchlings. • Bentota & Hikkaduwa – Popular for turtle hatcheries and rehabilitation centers. Threats to Sea Turtles • Habitat destruction due to coastal development. • Illegal poaching of eggs and turtles. • Pollution, especially plastic waste. • Accidental capture in fishing nets. Conservation Efforts Sri Lanka has several conservation projects and hatcheries aimed at protecting these endangered creatures. Many local organizations work on turtle rehabilitation, educating communities, and reducing plastic pollution. Would you like recommendations for visiting a turtle conservation site?