Saadiyat Island, a natural breeding ground for the endangered Hawksbill turtle, saw the final nest of the 2010 season hatch, with the hatchlings making their way along the beach to the ocean where they will spend the rest of their lives.
Once mature the female turtles will return to Saadiyat to lay their own eggs 30 years from now. In 2010, more than 350 eggs hatched on the northern beach of Saadiyat Island, making it one of the most successful recorded hatchings to date. The deep sandy beaches and natural dune system make Saadiyat Island a safe and protected breeding environment for the turtles. As development progresses on the Island, it will be carefully managed through TDIC’s environmental programme.
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