Based on information received from villagers, the Marine Police confiscated 7 alive green turtles (Chelonia mydas) at Kedonganan Beach Badung region, Bali. The confiscation took place on 31 May 2008 between 2 am – 3 am. The sea turtles were brought East Java in small fishing boats as camouflage. The Marine Police of Bali arrested 2 men in connection with this case.
The Marine Police contacted ProFauna to take care of the confiscated turtles. 6 of the 7 sea turtles were released to the sea on 10am at Kuta Beach. The Marine Police, Kuta beach community, ProFauna and tourists were involved in the release. Meanwhile one turtle is kept as evidence for the trial.
I Wayan Wiradnyana
Bali Office & Sea Turtle Campaign Coord.
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ProFauna Bali Office
PO BOX 3435 Denpasar 80034 Bali - INDONESIA
Phone / Fax. +62 361 424731
Mobile +62 81647 14188
SEA TURTLE HOTLINE +62 361 80 858 00
Email: profaunabali@indo.net.id | wayan@profauna.org
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