HAWKSBILL TURTLE

The critically-endangered hawksbill turtles frequently return to the shores of Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, to lay their eggs, leading the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to designate the area as a critical habitat. These turtles are vital to marine biodiversity, and conservation efforts protect their nesting sites, offering a rare chance to witness hatchlings make their way to the sea.