The Malta Environment and Planning Authority, Transport Malta and the Fisheries Department said yesterday that operating any sea craft within and in the adjacent areas of Ġnejna in the coming three weeks would be prohibited at particular hours when and if the turtles hatch.

Part of the line designating the swimmers’ zone is being temporarily removed during this period for the same reason. Boat owners should maintain the same clearance distance as if the demarcation line was still in place.

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