Nautilus, which joined the Sea turtle care center in July after a long navigation from Tahaa and which was in critical condition, unfortunately died. Despite the antibiotic treatments, the rehydration and the introduction of food, Nautilus did not survive. Sometimes, the health of the turtles we receive is so bad that it does not allow […]
Nautilus is brought by boat from Tahaa to the Care center
We recently welcomed at the Care center a green turtle found weakened, floating and dehydrated in Tahaa by a young man Frederik Hovmøller Knudsen who was sailing around the island. After navigating to Moorea to bring us the turtle, it was taken care of by our teams. Named Nautilus, the name of the boat, this […]
Reopening to the public on September 1st, 2020
Ia ora na to all, As promised, we are coming back to you to keep you informed of new developments. As many of you know, we currently cannot welcome visitors to our premises. However, we are delighted to announce that as of September 1st, we will be able to welcome you again! With a slightly […]
Tortilla, our oldest turtle is taken out of the water for the first time in a year
Tortilla is the eldest turtle of the Care center. About 70 years old, this hawksbill turtle weighs 75kg for 90cm. With a buoyancy problem, Tortilla is unable to dive and therefore cannot feed itself. Every day, our caretakers feed it with fishes and squids. Its shell being permanently exposed to the sun, the scales peel […]
ONE DAY, ONE TURTLE
Meet Miti Iti!
-> IDENTITY Name: MITI ITI Species: Green turtle Origin: Moorea -> HEALTH STATUS Upon arrival: Weak and floating with several wounds on its head and neck due to speargun poaching attempts. Currently: Buoyancy issues reducing its swimming and feeding capacities. Miti Iti means « small sea ». Miti Iti is currently in the resting pool […]
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