117 turtle hatchlings released in Zamboanga del Norte

A TOTAL of 117 Olive Ridley hatchlings were released back to their natural habitat in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said Saturday, May 18, 2024. The DENR regional office said the turtle hatchlings were released on Sunday, May 14, at the Pawikan Rescue Center in Dohinob village, Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte. “The hatchlings emerged from their nest and were released early in the morning ,” the DENR regional office said in a statement.

The release of the hatchlings was witnessed by officials of the DENR, Community Environment and Natural Resources Office of Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte, and the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office. The DENR said the olive ridley sea turtle is one of the five marine turtle species found in the Philippines and is considered one of the smallest marine turtles in the world.

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