Neste: A New Friend in Hermes Bay
Neste is a green turtle that marks an exciting new addition to the TurtleWatch Egypt registry. This turtle was first spotted and recorded in October 2024 at Hermes Bay, a serene and biodiverse site in the Red Sea. The sighting was made by Steven Peeters, who carefully documented Neste during a single encounter.
As a newly registered turtle with just one recorded sighting, Neste’s story is only beginning. Green turtles are vital to the marine ecosystem, helping to maintain healthy seagrass beds and coral reefs. Observations like Steven’s provide critical data for understanding their habitats, behaviors, and movements in the region.
Hermes Bay, with its ideal conditions and rich marine life, serves as a crucial habitat for these remarkable creatures. Thanks to the efforts of citizen scientists like Steven Peeters, TurtleWatch Egypt continues to deepen its understanding of green turtles and their conservation needs.
Who adopted me?
Steven and Nelly Peeters – De Neef
Where am I?
Adoption timeline
Steven and Nelly Peeters – De Neef from January 2025 to January 2026
Adoption plans
Your digital adoption package includes:
- A personalized digital adoption certificate
- A fact-sheet about the turtle you are adopting and the story of your turtle
- Your adopted sea turtle featured on our website
- Special post on our social media (Facebook and Instagram) for your turtle
Once we receive confirmation of the donation, the turtle’s adoption form (make sure the name on the donation and the adoption form match) and the payment receipt, we will issue you (or the recipient) with the adoption certificate with details about the sea turtle. Please allow 7 working days, following receipt of payment, for the certificate to be issued.
Thank you!