It seems like every single time we browse social media or conduct a Google search, we’re bombarded with news about the C*********s. And more often than not, it seems like the news is mainly covering the negative aspects of the pandemic: more cases, new deaths, more companies laying off their employees or even closing down one of their locations permanently, and extended stay-at-home orders.
But with how crazy the world is today, the thing we really need right now is positive news, even just a little. If you think about it, no matter how bad things are, there’s always something good going on somewhere.
One of the good things that has recently happened since travel restrictions and lockdown regulations have come about is the revival of wildlife. For instance, both Florida and Thailand beaches are experiencing an increase in the number of leatherback sea turtle nests.
In fact, for the first time in five years, the leatherbacks have been forming nests in Southeast Asia. And with 11 nests currently on the coast of Thailand, this is the highest number of leatherback sea turtle nests that have been present on Thai beaches in a whopping two decades. This is big news!
“This is a very good sign for us because turtles have a high risk of getting killed by fishing gear and humans disturbing the beach,” the director at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre said.
Something similar is happening in the state of Florida.
During the 2020 leatherback nesting season, the Loggerhead Marine Life Center staff have counted a grand total of 76 nests on Juno Beach. This number is much greater than in previous years. And with no occupants on the beach lately to harm the delicate eggs, the staff are confident that there will be many successful hatchings.
“Our leatherbacks are coming in strong this year. We’re excited to see our turtles thrive in this environment,” Sarah Hirsch said in an interview with WPEC-TV News. “Our world has changed, but these turtles have been doing this for millions of years and it’s just reassuring and gives us hope that the world is still going on.”
Considering the leatherback sea turtle population is currently listed as “vulnerable,” hearing about the possible increase in births this year is fantastic. I imagine other vulnerable and endangered species will have a shot at repopulating quicker than normal with less people out and about. Maybe this is exactly what our world needs!
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