Wednesday, 08 December 2010 - 16:56:43 WIB
Sukamade Turtle Beach
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    Situated on the south coast, Sukamade beach is the site where turtles appear about at 9 p.m. to midnight to lay eggs, which they bury under about half a meter of sand. The egg-laying is according to seasons and at that time the beach can be a washed of turtles, especially during the full moon. Beach guards collect the eggs shortly after they have been laid and rebury them elsewhere where they are safe from poachers and such animals as leopards. The eggs hatch in about two months after the young turtles tended in special tanks at sukamade until they are strong enough to survive in the ocean. Today, more than 2,500 turtles have been tagged and recorded since the beach became a protected area in 1972.


    The huge creatures which struggle under the moonlight surf with many problems as predators come and go to the shore to devour most of their eggs. However at least they are spared the human poacher. Homosapien does lurk in the shadows, it is only the curious. Sukamade is still isolated. To get there requires a 4-wheel drive vehicle, and above all severance. Main access is through 50 km stretch of extremely rough road, passing rubber, coffee, and cocoa plantations. There are no bridges crossing the rivers which though negotiable during the dry season. These can become more very difficult to cross during the rainy season. Despite the discomfort, the trip may be rewarding. Two full days are needed for the 2-ways journey with an overnight stop in Sukamade where limited accommodation is available.



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