79 baby green sea turtles released in Panglao

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A total of 79 baby green sea turtles were successfully released into the sea on Monday night on Alona Beach in Panglao, marking another milestone in Bohol’s ongoing marine conservation efforts.The release was facilitated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-Cenro) – Tagbilaran, together with the Provincial Intelligence and Public Safety Office and the Provincial Internal Peace and Public Relations Program.

READ: Green sea turtle nesting place found, sealed off in BatanesThe hatchlings came from a clutch of more than 227 sea turtle eggs that were discovered at the resort in April. Due to threats posed by rising sea levels and strong waves, the eggs were carefully relocated to a safer area near the original nesting site to improve their chances of survival.The transfer operation was led by DENR-Cenro Tagbilaran Conservation and Development Section Chief Margarito Cafe Jr., in coordination with resort personnel, to ensure the protection and proper incubation of the eggs.Provincial officials welcomed the successful hatching and release, describing it as a positive sign of the health of Bohol’s marine ecosystem.Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado thanked DENR-Cenro Tagbilaran and its partner agencies for facilitating the release and reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to environmental conservation.“We are serious about protecting our natural treasures, and we will continue working to ensure that Bohol remains a safe haven for green sea turtles,” Aumentado said in a statement via Facebook.

READ: Another green sea turtle returns to nest on Panglao beach in BoholThe governor also expressed hope that initiatives such as sea turtle conservation will further strengthen Bohol’s standing as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) Global Geopark and a regenerative island committed to sustainable environmental practices.Environmental advocates noted that sea turtle nesting activity is an encouraging indicator of a healthy marine environment and reflects the success of conservation programs being implemented across the province.Green sea turtles are among the species protected under Philippine environmental laws due to threats from habitat loss, pollution, and illegal harvesting. Conservation efforts such as nest protection, egg relocation, and hatchling releases play a vital role in ensuring the species’ survival.The successful release highlights continuing initiatives to protect marine biodiversity while encouraging greater public participation in environmental conservation./coa

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