Protected green sea turtle nest found in Nansha reef

The features closely align with the typical nesting behavior of green sea turtles, suggesting that the depression was left behind as a trace of a turtle nesting site.

Researchers obtained visual records of sea turtles on the beach using surveillance equipment and nighttime patrols. Additionally, egg samples were collected from the site and confirmed to be green sea turtle eggs. Based on these and other findings, researchers ultimately confirmed that the reef has become a nesting site for the animal.

Eggs collected during the investigation provided valuable materials for studying the species' reproductive behavior.