Environmental
Rare sea turtle nests discovered on Abidjan beach
Conservation groups report a female leatherback turtle nesting on a busy Abidjan beach, marking a rare comeback in an urban coastal area.
Environmentalists in Ivory Coast have documented a female leatherback sea turtle nesting on a public beach in the Abidjan metropolitan area, a highly unusual occurrence in such an urbanized coastal zone. Local conservation teams intervened to protect the nest from human disturbance and poaching, relocating some eggs to a nearby hatchery. The event is seen as a sign that improved coastal management and reduced pollution may be creating conditions favorable for marine species recovery. Officials plan to expand monitoring and public awareness efforts along the Abidjan coastline.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Grand Bassam beach, near Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Date added
- 2026-04-11 04:46 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- Source
- Abidjan Net
- Source published dsate/time
- 2026-04-11 12:35 UTC
- Event date/time
- 2026-04-10 04:00 UTC
- Connected threats
- Not provided