Protection of the marine turtle biotope in Terres-Basses

Each year, hundreds of traces of sea turtle nesting activity are recorded on the beaches of Saint-Martin during the period from March to October.

The beaches of Terres-Basses are high-stakes sites for the conservation of sea turtles and require special protection measures described in prefectural decree no. 2022/013 – protection of the biotope of sea turtles in Terres-Basses. These measures will protect the turtles' environment and thus improve their breeding success for future generations.

This decree, particularly concerns the residents of the beaches of Terres-Basses, but also makes it possible to recall the actions that all users must follow for the preservation of the beaches and the turtles. In general, any action that could disturb the balance of the turtles' living environment must be limited: nocturnal noise, light pollution (beach spots), motorized traffic, lighting fires, destruction of wild plants, straying of domestic animals, extraction of materials (especially sand), backfill/cuttings/earthwork, introduction of exotic animal and plant species, etc.

Any violation found will result in legal action.

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