00:00Sea turtle nesting season began on March 1st and runs until August 31st and
00:05according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, all five species of
00:10marine turtles visit TNT shores including the leatherback turtle, green
00:16turtle, loggerhead, olive ridley and hawksbill and they are all protected by
00:22law. As such the ministry is urging beach goers to exercise caution and refrain
00:27from partaking in activities that may interrupt their nesting such as biking
00:33or driving vehicles on the beach, building sand castles or mining beach
00:38sand. Persons are also advised to avoid the use of flambos, fires, headlights or
00:44any bright lights along the shoreline at night. Above all persons are reminded to
00:49refrain from sitting on the turtles as this can cause serious harm to their
00:53organs which may even result in death. The penalties for causing harm to sea
00:59turtles include a fine of $100,000 and a two-year jail term.
01:05Vanessa Cutting, TV6 News
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