Securing safe haven for green sea turtles

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Securing safe haven for green sea turtles

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Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. TIAN CHI/MUKESH MOHANAN/YAN DONGJIE/CHEN BOWEN/CHINA DAILY The islands in the South China Sea serve as an important habitat for sea turtles, with 90 percent of China's sea turtle population found there. Since the 1980s, the global populations and habitats of green sea turtles have seen a significant decline due to factors such as marine pollution, human activities and climate change. Sansha, composed of over 280 islands, shoals, reefs and atolls along with their surrounding waters, has established a 24-hour monitoring system for precious wildlife, including green sea turtles. In over seven years since the establishment of the protection center, Yu and his colleagues have rescued more than 280 green sea turtles and helped tens of thousands of them return to the sea.

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Securing safe haven for green sea turtles

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Securing safe haven for green sea turtles

China Daily

Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. TIAN CHI/MUKESH MOHANAN/YAN DONGJIE/CHEN BOWEN/CHINA DAILY The islands in the South China Sea serve as an important habitat for sea turtles, with 90 percent of China's sea turtle …

Securing safe haven for green sea turtles

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Securing safe haven for green sea turtles

China Daily

Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. TIAN CHI/MUKESH MOHANAN/YAN DONGJIE/CHEN BOWEN/CHINA DAILY The islands in the South China Sea serve as an important habitat for sea turtles, with 90 percent of China's sea turtle …

Sansha conservation work protects green sea turtles

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Sansha conservation work protects green sea turtles

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The islands in the South China Sea serve as an important habitat for sea turtles, with 90 percent of China's sea turtle population found there. "Sea turtles have a unique habit — they return to the place where they were born to lay eggs when they reach adulthood," said Li Yupei, director of the marine reserve management bureau of Sansha …

South China Sea turtles on wave to recovery

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South China Sea turtles on wave to recovery

China Daily

See turtles hatched on Beidao Island, Sansha, Hainan province. HAIKOU — In the turquoise waters and along the stunning coastlines of the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea, a crucial mission has been quietly taking shape, namely the protection of sea turtles. After years of protection and environmental restoration, 1,734 nests containing green sea turtle eggs were found between …

What else is needed to protect green turtles?

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What else is needed to protect green turtles?

China Daily

The release of 100 green turtles marks the success of China's protection of sea turtles since the establishment of its very first turtle habitat nature reserve in Huidong county, Guangdong province. Green turtles spend most of their time in the sea but come to the beach to lay eggs. But as the polluted beach expanded, agreeable areas for them to …

What else is needed to protect green turtles?

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What else is needed to protect green turtles?

China Daily

The release of 100 green turtles marks the success of China's protection of sea turtles since the establishment of its very first turtle habitat nature reserve in Huidong county, Guangdong province. Green turtles spend most of their time in the sea but come to the beach to lay eggs. But as the polluted beach expanded, agreeable areas for them to …

Sea turtle population surges on islands

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Sea turtle population surges on islands

China Daily

Sea turtles are released on Yongxing Island in Sansha, Hainan province, at an event to promote environmental protection. Guo Cheng / Xinhua Ganquan Island used to be a haven for seafarers sailing along the ancient maritime Silk Road as it is one of two islands in the South China Sea that has underground fresh water. Located in the west of …

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Sea turtle population surges on islands

China Daily

In the past four years, Li and his colleagues have bred about 2,000 turtles and released more than 1,000 into the sea. In 1989, China listed the species under State protection and has since improved measures to crack down on the capture and trade of sea turtles and their eggs. After Sansha was established in 2012, the city government issued …

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Forest officials ask fishermen to use Turtle Excluder Devices, seek cooperation of Fisheries Dept. to prevent Olive Ridley deaths

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Forest officials ask fishermen to use Turtle Excluder Devices, seek cooperation of Fisheries Dept. to prevent Olive Ridley deaths

The Hindu

Officials of the Forest Department in Vijayawada have appealed to the fishermen across the State to use Turtle Excluder Devices to save Olive Ridley turtles, which are endangered species and are protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The Forest Department officials wrote a letter to the Fisheries Department to take measures to fix TEDs for all …

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