Rescued turtles returned to sea

The release of 11 turtles at sea yesterday was greeted with satisfaction by the Biological Conservation Research Foundation (Bicref).

The turtles were cared for at the San Lucjan turtle rescue section under the care of Charles Sammut, from the Fisheries Department, and veterinarian Anthony Gruppetta.

Bicref and conservation biologist Adriana Vella have been intermediating in the rescue process by directing the public, sea users, the Armed Forces of Malta and fishermen coming across injured turtles or spotting sick turtles to the relevant rescue centre.

It hoped that more people will take part in the programme.

Bicref said that while it was positive that schools were present for the releasing event, which took place in the conservation area of Ghajn Tuffieha, it was a pity that the turtles had to wait a good while in the sun before the go ahead for their release was given.

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