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Rehabilitated turtles released

November 15, 2016
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On track:  Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department officers attach satellite transmitters to rehabilitated green turtles before their release.

The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department released 10 rehabilitated green turtles, an endangered species, into the wild today.

 

They are among the 35 green turtles and one hawksbill turtle seized by department officers from a fish raft in Sok Kwu Wan Fish Culture Zone on September 30.

 

They were then put in the care of Ocean Park and 10 are now healthy enough to be released.

 

They weigh up to 23kg and are up to 61cm long.

 

Officers tagged each turtle with a microchip before releasing them, and attached satellite transmitters to their backs to collect conservation data.

 

People should call the department on 1823 if they find any turtles.



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