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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Turtle Revival on Cyprus Beaches
Caption: Turtle Revival on Cyprus Beaches. Protected green and loggerhead turtles are making a significant comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus. This year, 382 sea turtle nests were recorded, surpassing last year's count by nearly 25%.”The steep increase in turtle nests has been the result of a consistent, systematic ‘hands-off’ approach, together with enforcement efforts to minimise illegal, damaging activities on nesting beaches." Bases Environmental and Police Officer Alexia Perdiou. Daily patrols by volunteers ensure that aluminium cages set atop the nests protect them from predators like foxes and dogs. Human activities such as driving vehicles, parties with barbecues or powerful lighting are punishable by fines up to €17,000 or three years in prison. Despite the success, authorities will continue their conservation efforts in partnership with the Cypriot government, local authorities, and volunteers. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Turtle,Revival,Cyprus,Beaches,Recorded,Nests,Green turtles,Comeback,British military bases,Natural world,Volunteers,Government,Cypriot,Predators
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