Today, we welcomed a new injured turtle by a spear gun. Found floating by Heifara of Moorea Mahana Tours, this turtle has a head injury. Immediately taken care of by our teams, it was put under treatment and rest. At the moment, it has energy and its condition is stable. We would like to remind […]
Some unfortunate news today
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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever heard of Mission Blue Foundation and its Hope Spots?
Created by Dr. Sylvia Earle, founding oceanographer and explorer, this foundation works for oceans exploration and protection. Mission Blue Hope Spots are extraordinary places that have been scientifically identified as critical to the oceans health. Tetiaroa atoll was elected Hope Spot in 2019. A sanctuary for nesting green sea turtles and many sea birds species, […]
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