The 121 baby olive ridley turtles , which were born at All Hands Beach here, crawled back to the sea around 6 p.m.The beach resort, which has been protecting the endangered marine animals, is among the seven areas in this former American naval base that had been recognized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as a nesting ground for pawikan.
Emerita Sebial, chief of the protected areas, wildlife and coastal zone management service in Olongapo City, led the ceremonial release of the baby sea turtles.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.