THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources thru its advisory said that a Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) successfully nested along the Alona shoreline fronting Henann Resort, Tawala, Panglao town on May 13, 2026.
It was the second nesting of the sea turtle, saying “it was a vital of the health and ecological stability of our coastal ecosystem.”
DENR devices persons to maintain safe distance. Do not cross the cordoned-off site. It also said to minimize light pollution by refraining from using flash photography or excessive lighting near the area, as these disorient both nesting mothers and hatchlings. And to respect the habitat by keeping noise levels to a minimum in the immediate vicinity.
Conservation and monitoring efforts are being strictly coordinated by the Panglao Island Protected Seascape (PIPS), the Panglao Island Restoration and Rehabilitation Program (PIRRP), and local authorities, it said.
Meanwhile, Panglao Municipal tourism office relocated some 198 turtle eggs batched at the same venue after earlier a sea turtle reached the said coastal area.
The turtle nesting area was said to be vulnerable to strong waves, extreme weather, or unusually high tides, which may put the eggs at risk.
“To help improve the chances of survival and successful hatching, the eggs were carefully transferred at the proper early stage by trained personnel experienced in sea turtle conservation and nest management.”
In protecting these nests is to support marine biodiversity and strengthens environmental awareness and conservation efforts in Panglao.
“The eggs are expected to hatch within approximately 40–70 days, depending on weather and sand temperature conditions.”
