Loggerhead and leatherback turtle hatchlings along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline face “stranding season” from late February to July. During this time, hatchlings often get swept out into colder waters, becoming exhausted and shocked. Only one or two out of every 1,000 hatchlings survive to adulthood in the wild.

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To find out more about sea turtles and hatchlings in South Africa, and how you can help, visit the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation