Ten of the Sea Turtle Released in Wakatobi

Ten of the Sea Turtle Released in Wakatobi:

Southeast Sulawesi Deputy Governor HM Saleh Lasata off again ten turtles in the sea area, in launching a series of Green Week and National Nature Conservation (PPKAN). "Turtles are released Vice Governor Sultra consists of nine green turtles and one hawksbill turtle," said Regent Wakatobi Hugua in Wanci, Friday (24/12).

According to Regent Hugua, turtles are released back into its habitat was the result of officers confiscated from local fishermen. "turtles were captured fishermen to sell out the area, especially to Bali," he said. Strict supervision by the Wakatobi National Marine Park officials, he said, making turtles can be saved and released back into the sea.

Wakatobi marine waters, especially around the island Mohomahu, there are, hundreds of thousands of green turtle populations. People often take advantage of turtles eggs as a source of protein and partly sold as a source of family income. In fact, there are fishermen who often take advantage of these turtles are traded in Denpasar, Bali.

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