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Mexico evacuates sea turtle eggs ahead of the hurricane

The deadly hurricane Beryl has reached Jamaica, which is hit by large amounts of rainfall and strong winds. In Mexico, thousands of turtle eggs are being evacuated from beaches by the authorities.

» Updated: 16 July 2024, 16:12

» Published: 04 July 2024

Mexico evacuates sea turtle eggs ahead of the hurricane
Photo: Fernando Llano/AP/TT

The deadly hurricane Beryl has reached Jamaica, which is being hit by heavy rainfall and strong winds.

In Mexico, thousands of sea turtle eggs are being evacuated from beaches by the authorities.

Mexican authorities are digging up newly laid sea turtle eggs out of fear that they will be washed away by hurricane Beryl, which is expected to make landfall on Thursday or Friday. All species of sea turtles are protected in Mexico.

The eggs are being covered with sand and placed in coolers when they are taken to safer locations. A total of over 10,000 eggs have been dug up.

In other areas, barriers are being built with sandbags to protect the eggs from the expected high waves. However, disturbing the sensitive eggs is expected to have consequences.

It will result in a lower rate of hatched eggs. But if the eggs are left behind, they will all be destroyed, says biologist and sea turtle expert Graciela Tiburcio.

Further south along the coast, in Punta Allen, residents are also being urged to evacuate. Mexico's government has previously been criticized for not doing enough to warn the country's inhabitants about previous hurricanes.

Hurricane Beryl has caused widespread destruction as it swept through the Caribbean. At least seven people have died.

On Wednesday, local time, large parts of Jamaica's capital Kingston are without power as the hurricane hits the island nation. Many roads are cut off after strong winds knocked down trees, and it is raining heavily.

Evacuation orders have been issued for areas prone to flooding and landslides, and the entire Jamaica is in a state of emergency after the island was declared a disaster zone. According to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the decision will apply for seven days.

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