Okely, the green sea turtle wounded by an arrow in the head last April is doing better! Okely is now able to swim in the pool, dive and come to the surface to take a breath. It has not fully recovered because it still can not feed itself but it shows significant signs of improvement. […]
Watch this France 2 TV report on the Sea turtle care center!
We had the pleasure of welcoming a TV crew from French TV France 2 for the evening news. Thank you to our partners: Direction de l’Environnement Polynésie Française, Pacific Beachcomber, InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa, Vilebrequin, Air Tahiti Nui, Moorea Dolphin Centre, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, IFBD & Aéro-Design.
Maupiti and Maurua return to the ocean
The second turtle release of this month took place this week. Maupiti and Maurua, 2 green turtles illegally detained since their birth on the island of Maupiti were welcomed to the Care center in August 2018. They were extremely weak with carapace deformities. Now in good health, they returned to the ocean for new adventures. […]
Two green turtles are released on World Oceans Day
On the occasion of World Oceans Day, Te mana o te moana released in the ocean 2 green sea turtles welcomed in August 2018. A moment always emotional. We wish Onoiau and Tereia a beautiful life! Thank you to Corallina Tours for its logistical support. Thank you to our partners: Direction de l’Environnement Polynésie Française, Pacific Beachcomber, InterContinental Moorea […]
News from Okely, the green sea turtle welcomed following a head speargun injury
Many of you are asking for news from Okely, the green sea turtle welcomed to the Care center* last month following a speargun injury to the head. Thank you for your kind attention. After regular sessions in the resting pool, Okely is able to swim but is not able to float properly: its buoyancy is […]
