3 critically endangered Hawk beak turtles released

By fijivillage.com

Friday 29/06/2012

Three critically endangered Hawk beak turtles have been released into the sea today at Castaway Island Resort as part of a nesting program.

This will help represent a three document report on turtle conservation.

ANZ has today given $25,555 to the Mamanuca Environment Society for them to continue with turtle conservation projects.

Story by: William Waqavakatoga

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