watch One-Minute World News

News Front Page
Africa
Americas
Asia-Pacific
Europe
Middle East
South Asia
UK
Business
Health
Science & Environment
Technology
Entertainment
Also in the news
-----------------
Video and Audio
-----------------
Programmes
Have Your Say
In Pictures
Country Profiles
Special Reports

Related BBC sites
Page last updated at 03:17 GMT, Friday, 31 October 2008

Hatched turtles go on sea journey

Advertisement
Crowds came to Puerto Arista sea turtle sanctuary in the Mexican state of Chiapas to help set some 7,000 hatchlings off on their journey into the sea.

Volunteers had collected eggs from the nests on the stretch of beach bordered by the reserve.

September, October and November are high season for the young turtles to hatch in Chiapas.

Of every 1,000 hatchlings that are released, only two or three will survive to adulthood and return to nest.

SEE ALSO

Story Tools

Editor's Choice

Chase Weir's car Australian's runaway car escape

Sichuan Opera performer He Hongqing Face changing performer baffles China

Mayon volcano Philippine volcano spews lava

Daryl Hannah Daryl Hannah on environment and energy

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner 'Lightweight' plane's maiden flight
Skip to top

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Explore the BBC

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.
Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific