As part of the sea turtle photo-identification program, we need photos of the profile of sea turtles observed in Polynesian waters. Indeed, the scales on each side of their head are, like human fingerprints, unique to each individual and do not vary with age. In order to study their distribution, their movements and obtain information […]
ONE DAY, ONE TURTLE
Meet Corallina!
IDENTITY Name: Corallina Species: Hawksbill turtle Origin: Moorea HEALTH STATUS Upon arrival: Anterior fins sectioned by a predator with protuding bone and infection Currently: Swims easily despite its lack of front fins Characteristic: Has a strong temper and does not hesitate to bite care-takers Corallina is currently in the rehabilitation pool of the natural lagoon. […]
ONE DAY, ONE TURTLE
Meet Tuffy!
IDENTITY Name: TUFFY Species: Green turtle Origin: Tikehau HEALTH STATUS Upon arrival: Speargun wounds on the head, neck and carapace Currently: Motor deficiency, incapable of turning left Characteristic: Goes in circles Tuffy is currently cared for in the resting pool of the natural lagoon. Its health is good! Discover Tuffy swimming freely in the video below. […]
On Tetiaroa, our teams are pursuing the work on the Scientific Study
In Tetiaroa, our teams are still on site working on the scientific study on green sea turtle nesting sites. The laying season is nearly finished and the last female laid its eggs late March. The incubation time being approximately 2 months, the hatchlings should get out of the nest at the end of May. In […]
Welcome to Ele!
A little bit of sweetness in these difficult times. Here is Ele, a Tetiaroa green turtle unblocked from the nest, very weak and unable to swim. In the past 4 years, more than 1,500 baby turtles have been freed from the nest and released into the ocean by Te mana o te moana teams.
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