Turtle Conservation and Egg Harvesting

What natural event do turtles wait for before emerging to lay eggs?

• Full moon

• Last quarter moon

• New moon

• First quarter moon

How often does the turtle nesting phenomenon occur at Austan al?

• Every month

• Every week

• Twice a year

• Once a year

Approximately how many turtles can arrive at Austan al in a week?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

Why is the legal take of turtle eggs difficult for some people to accept?

• They prefer other conservation methods

• They believe it harms the turtles

• They don't understand the local context

• They think it's unnecessary

What percentage of the egg harvest program's funds is allocated to community workers?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What is the primary role of the egg harvest program at Austan al?

• To fund scientific research

• To sell turtle eggs

• To protect the beach from poaching

• To increase tourism

What was the situation on most beaches before the egg harvest was legalized?

• Completely protected

• Free-for-all

• Strictly regulated

• Occasionally monitored

What does the egg harvest program provide to the community?

• Scientific research opportunities

• New job opportunities

• Increased tourism

• Ownership of the beach

What is a key benefit of the egg harvest program for the beach?

• Increased funding for tourism

• Protection from illegal poaching

• More turtle hatchlings

• Better beach facilities

Why is community involvement crucial for turtle conservation at Austan al?

• It ensures the community's needs are met

• It reduces the number of turtles

• It provides scientific data

• It increases the number of tourists