Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) nesting in Hormoz Island coasts

Hormoz Island has suitable coasts for hawksbill turtles nesting from south to northeast. Started nesting season from March 2005 and continue to June 2006. Totally 20 nests selected and conservated for number parameter measurement, for example: nest depth, distance nest from sea, percent hatching success, incubation period, total eggs. The result show: the mean of depth nest 50 cm, mean distance nest 12m, average total egg 91, average incubation period 67 days, average hatchlings weight 15.1 gr and mean of hatching success 73%. Total eggs with egg diameter have a significant negative correlation (r= - 0.60) and with nest depth significant positive correlation(r= 0.32), also recorded significant positive correlation between straight carapace length with weight(r=0.88). Compare between total eggs of this area and south of the Persian Gulf with other world area showed that these area (Hormoz and south Persian Gulf) have a low total eggs.