At dawn on Mansouri Beach in Tyre, Lebanon, endangered sea turtles emerge to lay their eggs, just 20 km from the southern borders, unaware of nearby conflicts.

Despite the cross-border fighting, volunteers and scientists work tirelessly to protect the hatchlings, guiding them safely to the Mediterranean.

Each summer, the Mansouri Beach project saves up to 40 nests, with each nest containing 45 to 110 eggs, giving new life to this endangered species.

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To protect the eggs from predators like foxes, dogs, and birds, as well as sabotage by beachgoers, iron cages are placed over each nest.

Some eggs are carefully transferred to artificial nests in buckets, keeping the same sand to ensure the right temperature.

It takes 45 to 60 days for the eggs to hatch. Once they do, volunteers guide the baby turtles across the beach, ensuring they safely reach the water.

 

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