Green Turtle on Sukamade Beach

The Green Turtles of Sukamade Beach

Sukamade Beach, located in the Meru Betiri National Park in East Java, Indonesia, is a nesting site for several species of sea turtles, including the green turtle. The beach is a popular tourist destination, and visitors can participate in conservation activities, such as releasing hatchlings into the sea.
Green Turtle
Green turtles are large sea turtles that can grow up to 1.5 meters long and weigh up to 200 kilograms. They are named for their greenish skin and shell. Green turtles are found in tropical and subtropical waters all over the world. They are listed as endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Sukamade Beach

Sukamade Beach is a remote and undeveloped beach. It is located in a national park. The beach is a popular nesting site for green turtles. Female green turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs. They dig a nest in the sand and lay around 100 eggs. The eggs incubate for about two months before they hatch. The hatchlings then make their way to the sea.

Conservation Efforts
There are a number of conservation efforts underway to protect green turtles at Sukamade Beach. These efforts include:
* Protecting the nesting site from poachers
* Educating the public about the importance of green turtles
* Monitoring the population of green turtles
* Releasing hatchlings into the sea
TourismSukamade Beach is a popular tourist destination. Visitors can come to the beach to see the green turtles nesting. Visitors can also participate in conservation activities.

Here are some of the things that tourists can do at Sukamade Beach:
* Watch the green turtles nesting
* Participate in conservation activities
* Learn about green turtles
* Enjoy the natural beauty of the beach

How to Get There
Sukamade Beach is located in the Meru Betiri National Park in East Java, Indonesia. The beach can be reached by car or by boat. The journey takes about 4-5 hours from the nearest town.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sukamade Beach is during the dry season (April to October). This is when the weather is dry and sunny.

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lsko avr

16:29 05 Dec 24

Eric Isoard

00:31 25 Oct 24

Great park, the rangers who welcome you are very attentive. More than sufficient comfort, the walk from the park entrance is only 10km. No need for super expensive tours, excursion can be done independently ;)
Incredible experience with wild turtles (advice: go to the beach before 5 a.m., you will be there alone and the chance of coming across a turtle returning to the sea after laying eggs is great... But don't touch the turtles!!) toucans, monkeys, and other natural wonders. River of cold and crystal clear water halfway... In short, everything we love :)

Koiri Ok

15:59 22 Oct 24

Friendly

Annemiek Dekkers

14:04 04 Sep 24

Unique experience to see the turtle lay eggs in the dark on the beach and release the baby turtles the next morning. Simple accommodation on the plantation. In the village you go back in time and that is also very nice. Huge bumpy road to get there so that is intensive.

Ákos Hadzsi

19:48 26 Aug 24

Definitely a big program which worth the price and the time investment.
That said it is not for everyone as the accommodation is bare minimal and basic. And that is what you have to consider if you are fine with it. The other part is luck: not always will you be lucky to see the turtles laying eggs. Most of the time you do, but there can be occasions where you won't and it could be tough.
The rest is amazing! Great guides, stories, the village and the people in it are lovely and open in general. Take a walk there and if you have the time visit the rubber and coffee factory as well.
The turtles were of course the main show and both events with them was phenomenal! The egg-watch and the baby turtle release both are experiences worth alone the travel there.
At the end I was really tired but this was an amazing experience!

Acelino Aldo

10:16 20 Feb 24

February'24

This is definately not the place if you're looking for comfort zone.
The journey itself will broke you physical and mentality.

But, behind the scene it was trully paradise!
All natural things surround you!
Jungle, beach, animals, flora, it was good!

Definately superb for who look some adventure instead just take a selfie and dance for content....

Nina m

11:22 02 Oct 23

This trip was amazing!! Really impressive to see the turtles and learn more about them. Professional rangers, they really care for the turtles and are doing such an important job to save this incredible animal!
We will never forget this trip, terimah kasi!

Catharine Winata

09:00 19 Jun 22

Best place to see the turtle laying eggs and join the hatchlings release. It is better to stay in the National Park area which is closer to the beach

Riza Boris

05:55 01 Jan 22

Excellent ecotourism destination. Good place for kids to learn sea turtle life cycle and get close to nature! Enjoy the advemture!