The research on the population of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta nesting on Kazanli Beach (Mersin) in 2006 nesting season

In this study, the population of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta nesting on Kazanli Beach (Mersin, Turkey) was investigated during the 2006 nesting season. A total of 385 C. mydas nests and 11 C. caretta nests were recorded during the study. The density rank of nests, the average clutch size, the hatching success rate, the success rate of hatchlings reached the sea, the rate of hatchlings reached the sea to total clutch size was calculated for both species on the 4.5 km beach. In addition, 22 C. caretta and 4 Trionyx triunguis stranded individuals were founded on Kazanli beach.