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The Derawan Archipelago (Berau Regency, East Kalimantan, Indonesia) hosts one of Southeast Asia's largest green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) nesting populations.
Females come ashore at night to lay clutches of eggs on several small islands; nesting occurs year-round with a pronounced seasonal peak in the middle of the year.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Sangalaki Island (primary nesting beaches) |
| Balembangan Island (turtle nesting area) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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