All types of turtles in Indonesia are protected by Law No. 5 of 1990 and Government Regulation 7/1999. There are 7 species of turtles in the world (some experts say 8), and 6 of them are in Indonesian waters, among others:
Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas), or Green Sea Turtle
Turtle Lekang (Lepidochelys olivacea), or Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), or Hawksbil Sea Turtle
Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), or Sea Turtle leatherback
Turtle Turtle (Careta Careta), or Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Turmeric (Natator depresus), or Flatback Sea Turtle
Turmeric and Turtle Turtle may be found in Indonesian waters but there is no news that they are nesting in the islands of Indonesia. Here are two more turtle species not found in Indonesia:
Kempi Turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) Kemps Sea Turtle. The original habitat is on the coast of Mexico, categorized as the most endangered and the most protected turtle in the world. Some experts say that hawksbill is the smallest turtle.Black Turtle (Chelonia sp) Black Sea Turtle. Actually there is no mention in the Indonesian language because the experts argue about whether the Black Turtle is still a surname with Green Turtle or not. The black turtle has identical features that are exactly the same as the Green Turtle, but what distinguishes is the darker color of the Black Turtle.
As animals that have been protected by Indonesian and international law, every citizen is responsible for treating turtles with caution. Turtles and hatchlings (baby / baby turtle) can not be treated as pets, commercialized, and exploited (eg climbed / occupied for the benefit of tourism). Here is a basic knowledge and guidance on observing turtles.
The Facts About the Turtle:
All species of turtles face extinction if not protected. It is not true that the number of turtles is abundant.
The turtles breathe with the lungs. In turtle sleep conditions can sleep up to 4 hours under water (some experts say 7 hours), in an active state the turtle must take air every 30 minutes. However, in a state of stress due to a fishing net netted for example, the turtle can faint within 10 minutes in the water.
Plastic waste endanger the life of turtles, especially if the plastic is thought to be a favorite jellyfish turtle food.
Turtles will always return to where they hatch to lay eggs, but if the place has been damaged then most likely the turtle will not return.
What You Can Do
There are some things you should look at carefully when you are in the turtle habitat area or when you are dealing with turtles, among others:
While In Water:
Be careful when carrying a motorized boat, especially fast boat (speed boat). Boat crashes on turtles can kill turtles. The most probable case is that turtles are ripped apart by boat propellers.
While in the water, pay attention to your distance with turtles. Take care that you do not surprise the turtles or disturb the turtles that are resting, sleeping, even the turtles that are eating.
If you want to make observations, approach them very slowly, and stay away from turtles if they
show signs of fear.
Never spear, catch, harass, play and occupy the turtles!
Experts say not to touch or feed the turtles.
Do not throw garbage carelessly, garbage can endanger the main turtle if eaten by sea jellyfish.
While on the Beach:
Avoid damaging turtle nests! Do not drive, exercise, play and camp in the turtle landing area.
Be careful with bonfires! The light from the campfire will attract the newly hatched hatch to approach and die from the roasting.
Do not leave big objects on turtle landing beaches such as umbrellas, chairs, cooling boxes etc., because they can disturb the turtles and undo the turtle nesting process.
Keep your animals, especially dogs, because dogs can harm eggs and hatchlings (baby turtles)
When on the beach, keep the light up to be as luminous as possible, it is recommended to use a red light. The lights can make the crocks confused and can turn from the water to the land.
Cover the lights so that they are not visible from the beach, because the lights can be frightening to the turtle breeding that is ready to spawn.
Guidelines in Doing the Observation of Turtle Eggs
Observing the turtle nesting eggs is a very rare experience
However, observation without specific
guidance can be very disturbing the process of spawning sea turtles. Follow the simple instructions below to avoid disruption of the nesting process:
Reduce the noise to the minimum, stay calm and move slowly.
Do not approach the turtle that has just landed, because at this moment the level of turtle awareness is on The highest level. The turtles can become frightened and turn to the sea.
Indigenous turtles that have not laid eggs should be left alone, should not be approached.
Minimize the use of a flashlight, preferably using a red light. Do not direct the light directly to the sea turtle's face.
Back off slowly if the turtles experience signs of fear.
It should not interfere with hatchlings if it is encountered with a hatchling when observing turtles lay their eggs
Should not disturb the nest and eggs of the turtle nesting eggs.
Try not to observe more than 30 minutes
Never take photos with blinking lights, before turtles lay eggs. Blits lights are very disturbing sea turtle.
Just taking photos from behind, the turtles exposed to the blits lights will be temporarily blind and disturb the turtles in finding their way back to the sea.
About Tukik
If the hatchling looks confused because the lights from the city, hometown or hotel then all you can do is one person covering the light with and staying behind the hatchling. While others lead the turtle to the sea by standing between the tug and the sea with the back to the sea, direct the flashlight to the piercing face and slowly retreat toward the sea. Tukik will follow the light of the flashlight, do it until the suction touches the water.
Do not disturb, touch the hatchling, or pick up the hatchling with the aim of helping him towards the water. Tukik must walk alone to the water.
Do not photograph the hatchlings that hatch at night with blits lights because they are very sensitive to light blits
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