Nagaraja Turtle Conservation Saves 2,500 Turtle Hatchlings in Cilacap
- 26 Agt 2026 13:42 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Poin Utama
- Nagaraja Turtle Conservation in Cilacap has rescued and released around 2,500 turtle hatchlings (tukik) into the sea throughout 2026.
- The conservation group was established to address turtle hunting, consumption, and illegal egg trading.
RRI.CO.ID, Cilacap - Nagaraja Turtle Conservation in Cilacap, Central Java has rescued around 2,500 turtle hatchlings throughout 2026. The hatchlings have been released into the sea as part of efforts to conserve turtle populations.
Nagaraja Turtle Conservation Manager, Jumawan, said the organization was established in response to the continued hunting, consumption and trade of turtles. Rescue efforts are carried out through routine patrols along the Cilacap coastline.
Patrols are conducted at night along beaches stretching from Sodong to Jetis. The team monitors turtle landing sites and rescues any eggs it finds. “This year, we have rescued and released around 2,500 hatchlings into the sea. The number may still increase because there are eggs that have not yet hatched,” he said on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
According to him, turtle populations in Cilacap have continued to decline due to the shrinking availability of nesting habitats. Egg poaching also persists, particularly in eastern Cilacap.
“One of the challenges we face is that some members of the public still lack awareness. In particular, some people continue to collect turtle eggs for consumption,” he said.
In addition to patrols, Nagaraja Turtle Conservation involves coastal communities, especially fishers. Each village has a fisher representative who assists with public outreach and serves as a coordinator for turtle egg rescue efforts.
Educational activities are also conducted at schools around the conservation area. The initiative is expected to foster concern for turtle conservation from an early age.
Jumawan said that on operational matters, conservation activities still rely on the group’s own resources and donations from visitors. “So far, we have not received assistance from the administration, but our operations still fluctuate,” he said.
He also reminded the public to keep coastal areas clean. Plastic waste in the sea is considered one of the threats to turtle survival. “We have continuously urged the public not to dispose of waste carelessly,” he said.
Jumawan said education efforts were beginning to change public behavior. The trade and consumption of turtle eggs have reportedly declined as public awareness of the importance of turtle conservation has increased. (Annaila Azzahra-EN)
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