Using infrared cameras installed above the nests on Tetiaroa atoll, our teams were able to film the behavior of the rats. The video below demonstrates once again that rats are able to sense the presence of the nest even before the eggs hatch and that these ferocious predators grab the weakest emerging as soon as […]
Ipaca arrives at the Sea turtle care center
Ipaca, a 47cm green turtle, arrived at the Sea turtle care center on Friday after being found by Maharepa residents floating, with no energy and covered with algae. Extremely thin with a hollow plastron and visible ribs, its health condition is critical. The clinical exam revealed small injuries to the carapace, but above all the […]
Gabrielle returns to its natural habitat
On October 5th, we had the pleasure of releasing Gabrielle Haoroagai, a green turtle found on the island of Hao which arrived at the Care center in July 2018, unable to dive and feed itself. Now in great health, Gabrielle Haoroagai has joined the ocean for new adventures. Many thanks to Captain Taina Glassbottomboat Moorea for making this […]
After 5 months at the Sea turtle care center, Okely finally eats alone!
Good news! After 5 months at the Care center, Okely fed itself alone for the first time. During those long weeks, we have been constantly trying to stimulate its appetite in the hope that it would eat. Unfortunately, to no avail. This week, for the first time, Okely opened its mouth and ate a squid. […]
VIP, a juvenile green turtle arrives at the Sea turtle care center
We welcomed a new resident to the Sea turtle care center! Found in Tahiti by a Tiarei fisherman, floating amongst algae and other debris around a FAD (Fish Concentration Device), this juvenile green turtle was brought to a veterinary clinic in Papeete. After a few days of tests that did not reveal anything, the Directorate […]
