Approximately twenty baby green sea turtles hatched on a beach in Toulon during the night of September 4 to 5, marking the first recorded nesting event in the area and the seventh such occurrence in France during the 2026 season. The nest was laid by a single female green sea turtle on July 14–15 at Anse Tabarly, a beach near the harbor. The nesting site was close to a catamaran that had been stationed on the sand, and the event was discovered by a guard from the Yacht Club de Mourillon. To ensure the safety of the eggs and the eventual hatchlings, multiple local organizations and authorities collaborated. The City of Toulon, the Yacht Club, the Métropole Toulon Provence Méditerranée, and the municipal police worked together to protect the nest from disturbances. The Emergence association, supported by the La Tortue Naturaliste association, conducted scientific monitoring of the hatching process. This included observing the behavior of the hatchlings from their emergence from the nest until they reached the sea. The study was particularly important because the area is urban and affected by light pollution, which can disorient hatchlings and impact their survival. Céline Moquet, a biologist working for the City of Toulon’s Biodiversity Service, called the event "exceptional," noting that it is the first recorded nesting in the Toulon harbor. She emphasized that the successful hatching proves the area has suitable conditions for sea turtles. The hatchlings emerged after 45 days of incubation, a typical time frame for green sea turtles. Green sea turtles are a protected species in France, and any intentional disturbance to their nesting or hatching is illegal. This event not only highlights the importance of conservation efforts but also underscores the need for continued collaboration between local communities, authorities, and environmental organizations to protect these endangered animals and their habitats.