Final Group Of Turtles Released In La Manga

Final Turtle Release successful La Manga

THE last group of babe loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) has been released astatine Ensenada del Esparto formation in La Manga del Mar Menor. A full of 24 turtles were returned to nan oversea connected July 18, completing nan merchandise of 84 hatchlings from a nest primitively recovered past twelvemonth astatine El Pedruchillo.

Relocation and conservation efforts

The eggs were relocated to a safer tract and cared for done a controlled breeding programme led by nan El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre, pinch support from section biology agents and nan San Javier Local Police. The first group of 30 turtles was released connected June 20, followed by different 30 connected July 1.

Most successful nest successful nan Region

The nest, which held 101 eggs, is nan astir successful hatching recorded successful nan Region of Murcia to date. Hatchlings were raised successful semi-captive conditions successful centres including IMIDA successful San Pedro del Pinatar, Arca del Mar successful Valencia, Palma Aquarium, and CRAM successful Barcelona.

Murcia becomes ‘Turtle Territory’

Regional Environment Councillor Juan María Vázquez said, ‘Murcia has firmly go ‘Turtle Territory’,’ noting that 245 turtles person been released successful nan region complete nan past decade.

Community and backing support

The project, CAMEMMUR, is co-funded by nan Fundación Biodiversidad and nan EU’s Next Generation funds. Volunteers, section authorities, and civilian protection services were besides thanked for their captious support passim nan process.

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