Sea turtles on the rock: Malta’s charming slow pokes

         In the recent past, Malta has once again become the nesting place for a rising number of mother turtles. Many species have been spotted in Maltese waters such as the Hawksbill, Kemp’s Ridley, Green turtles as well as the occasional beached leatherback. The largest of the hard-shelled turtles, reaching up to 100 cm in length, …

 Groupers grouped in Ċirkewwa!

Like the infamous members of the rock group ‘KISS’ and their painted faces, groupers have some cool names reflective of their distinct markings, distinguishing them from one another. Out of the 160+ saltwater species found globally, the Mediterranean harbours a small percentage. Ċirkewwa, is home to the following three: the Gold Blotch (Epinephelus costae), the …