green sea turtles
Coverage of green sea turtles in the Nexus archive.
- SeaWorld Orlando returns 9 rehabilitated green sea turtles to the Atlantic Ocean
SeaWorld Orlando officials announced the release of nine rehabilitated green sea turtles into the Atlantic Ocean in Flagler County. The turtles were rescued after suffering cold stress and severe malnutrition due to an unusually cold Florida winter. SeaWorld has rescued 38 sea turtles this year and returned 27 to the wild.
- Indonesian police smash turtle-smuggling ring in Bali, rescue 21 live animals
Indonesian police in Bali raided a turtle-smuggling operation, rescuing 21 protected green sea turtles and arresting a 67-year-old man identified as KS. The operation was based on reports from local residents and took place on the Pegametan coast.
- Indonesian police foil attempt to trade protected 23 live green sea turtles in Bali, arrest suspect
Indonesian police in Bali arrested a 67-year-old man for attempting to illegally trade 21 protected green sea turtles. The suspect, identified as KS, received the turtles from an associate in East Java's Madura and was preparing them for resale when authorities conducted a raid on June 10. The suspect faces up to 15 years in prison and fines under Indonesia's wildlife protection laws.