Wildlife around the world is enjoying the lack of human activity due to coronavirus lockdowns, and sea turtles in Thailand are part of the trend. Some Thai beaches have seen the largest number of turtle nests in two decades.
due to coronavirus lockdowns, and sea turtles in Thailand are part of the trend.
Some Thai beaches have seen the largest number of turtle nests in two decades, according to Kanokwan Homcha-ai, a supervisor at theHomcha-ai said in a telephone interview with CNN on Monday that researchers have found 11 sea turtle nests on Phuket, the highest number of nests in Thailand in 20 years.
Coronavirus lockdown measures are helping marine life regenerate, according to a foundation in Thailand.The developments are due to lockdown measures imposed by Thai authorities in March, said Homcha-ai, who believes there will be a long-lasting effect for the environment as a lack of human activity will give marine life time to regenerate.
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