An official from the association told Duvar English that the problem is a widespread one and not specific to one single case. 

Not naming the hotel, the official said that they will report the incident to the General Directorate of Nature Protection and National Parks.

Located in the Belek district, the five-star hotel built the wooden pathway on top of the turtles' nesting sites, essentially burying the newborn babies underneath. 

Caretta caretta babies that hatch need to reach the water immediately after, which is why EKAD conducts regular controls to help them achieve this, Chairman Dr. Ali Fuat Canbolat said.