Residents push for turtle sanctuary in Misamis Or.
Residents push for turtle sanctuary in Misamis Or.
ABS-CBN news.com
Posted at 03/31/2014 11:43 AM | Updated as of 03/31/2014 11:43 AM
MANILA, Philippines – The local government of El Salvador City in Misamis Oriental is considering creating a turtle sanctuary after pawikan or sea turtle eggs were found in a coastal area there.
Seventy-one sea turtles or "pawikan" were hatched and returned to the sea on Sunday, a month after they were found in a coastal area in Barangay Sinaloc, El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental.
The sea turtle hatchlings were set free after caretakers measured and counted them. According to caretakers, the hatchlings seemed strong and healthy, and thus have a good chance of survival.
The eggs were discovered buried in the sand in February, and local officials placed a tire and a small fence around where they were buried by a mother turtle to prevent damage and poaching.
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