Swimming with Turtles | Lombok Activity

Turtle Q&A: Fascinating Facts About Sea Turtles. Staying in Lombok or the Gili Islands? Visiting our turtle sanctuaries on Lombok mainland and the Gili Islands and joining for our unique Turtle Snorkel Safari is one of the best Lombok activities for nature lovers! Before you explore Lombok’s stunning waters, here are 12 amazing sea turtle facts.

1. HOW LONG CAN SEA TURTLES HOLD THEIR BREATH?

Sea turtles can hold their breath for up to one hour. When they eat, they surface more often. However, while resting or sleeping, they stay underwater much longer.

2. CAN SEA TURTLES HEAR?

Yes, but not like humans or most animals. Their ears are located inside their heads, making them invisible. They can detect low-frequency sounds and vibrations.

3. DO SEA TURTLES HAVE TEETH?

No, but they have sharp beaks to help them catch food. Hawksbill turtles use their pointed beaks to eat sponges from reefs, while green turtles have sharp ridges inside their mouths to grasp seagrass.

4. WHY IS PLASTIC DANGEROUS FOR SEA TURTLES?

Plastic blocks their digestive system. Chemicals from plastic also disrupt hormones and weaken the immune system, making turtles more vulnerable to diseases.

5. HOW CAN WE PROTECT SEA TURTLES?

Reduce plastic waste to keep oceans clean.Support turtle conservation groups.Choose sustainable seafood when dining out.Respect nesting sites and avoid disturbing them.

6. HOW MANY TURTLE SPECIES LIVE NEAR LOMBOK?

Lombok is home to three species: Green Turtle, Olive Ridley Sea Turtle and the Hawksbill Turtle

7. WHAT ARE A BABY TURTLE’S SURVIVAL CHANCES IN THE WILD?

Only 1 in 1,000 (0.1%) survives to adulthood due to predators and environmental threats.

8. WHAT IS MOST DANGEROUS FOR TURTLES IN LOMBOK?

Fishing nets, plastic pollution, climate change, and other animals pose serious risks.

9. HOW MANY OF THE WORLD’S SEVEN TURTLE SPECIES ARE ENDANGERED?

Hawksbill and Kemp’s Ridley are most at risk (Critically Endangered), while the Olive Ridley, Leatherback, and Loggerhead are vulnerable but still facing threats.

10. IS IT SAFE TO EAT SEA TURTLES?

No, eating turtle meat can be toxic. Some turtles accumulate harmful bacteria and toxins, which may cause poisoning.

11. HOW MANY EGGS DOES A SEA TURTLE LAY PER NEST?

A female sea turtle lays 100 to 150 eggs in one nest.

12. WHICH IS THE NESTING SEASON IN LOMBOK AND DO YOU OFFER TURTLE RELEASES FULL YEAR?

Sea turtle nesting in Lombok typically occurs during the dry season, from March to September. During this period, female turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. The eggs incubate for about 60 days before hatching.

The peak nesting season for sea turtles in Lombok runs from March to September. Hatchlings typically emerge between May and November, depending on nesting and incubation times. However, since different turtle species have varied nesting periods, you might be lucky enough to witness a release at other times of the year as well.

The Lombok Lodge Hospitality Turtle Conversation Programs, Turtles Releases and Turtle Snorkel Safaries are exclusively available for Resident Guests.

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