Part of Lance Nuevo beach was cordoned off in case the turtle returned
Credit: Mojacar Council
The Mojacar Council has taken to social media to highlight two important matters which affect sea creatures, beaches and holiday makers.
Turtle tracks on Lance Nuevo beach
Firstly, a number of turtle tracks were spotted on Lance Nuevo beach on July 17 and it appears that it may have been a female turtle looking to dig a nest in which to lay her eggs.
In the event it didn’t appear that any eggs were laid but this doesn’t mean that she won’t return and the council has asked that everyone keep an eye out for any further sightings and if seen contact the 112 emergency number.
They stress that if a turtle is spotted, it must be left alone and untouched as it may be in the process of getting ready to lay and once again call 112.
Manta rays are generally harmless
There have also been numerous sightings of small manta rays just off the beaches of Mojacar as well as Vera and it has been confirmed that this is perfectly normal as although they spend most of their life in deeper water, they come into shallower water to give birth to their young as opposed to laying eggs like other fish.
Although they can sting, they are basically very docile and unless attacked or handled, it is highly unlikely that they will do anything other than swim away if in close proximity to a human.
The ray that killed crocodile hunter Steve Irwin in 2006 was of a different species and many times larger than the manta rays seen in the Mediterranean.
Sign up for personalised news
Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox!
By signing up, you will create a Euro Weekly News account if you don’t already have one. Review our
Privacy Policy for more information about our privacy practices.
Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica.
Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene.
Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development.
Share your story with us by emailing [email protected], by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
Leave a comment Cancel reply
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Known as the PEOPLE’S PAPER, Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain. And it’s FREE!
Covering the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Almeria, Axarquia, Mallorca and beyond, EWN supports and inspires the individuals, neighbourhoods, and communities we serve, by delivering news with a social conscience. Whether it’s local news in Spain, UK news or international stories, we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home.
With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month, EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain. The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close.
Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP), Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall). All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers. All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE.
Sign up for personalised news
Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox!
By signing up, you will create a Euro Weekly News account if you don’t already have one. Review our Privacy Policy for more information about our privacy practices.
Close
