Rescued turtles released back into ocean
25 turtles were released into the ocean
after being rescued from poachers
Location: Bali, Indonesia
(SOUNDBITE) (Bahasa Indonesia) HEAD OF BALI NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION CENTER, AGUS BUI SANTOSO, SAYING:
"If we want to release the turtles, there are two stages that must be ensured. The first is to ensure the animals are healthy, and the second is to make sure that the animals are still eligible to be released because, for example, if they cannot adapt to the environment, we cannot release them. After passing these two stages, they will be released today."
Green sea turtles are classified as endangered
Source: World Wildlife Fund
and Indonesia is a major regional hub
for the international trafficking of turtles
Source: TRAFFIC
All sea turtles are protected
under Indonesian law
Offenders face a jail term of up to five years
and a maximum fine of $6,900