Turkey Bans Nighttime Access to 21 Beaches to Protect Sea Turtles; Violators Face Hefty Fines

To protect endangered sea turtles during nesting season, Turkey has banned nighttime access to 21 beaches, including Iztuzu, Patara, and Çıralı, between 8 PM and 8 AM from May to September. Violators face fines of 699,245 TL, with increased penalties for corporations, for activities like entering the beach, driving vehicles, camping, or making fires.