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Green sea turtle released in Ilocos Norte
Green sea turtle released in Ilocos Norte
Denis Agcaoili,
ABS-CBN News
Published Sep 20, 2016 02:58 AM PHT
ILOCOS NORTE – A green sea turtle was released back into the sea in Badoc, Ilocos Norte on Monday afternoon.
ILOCOS NORTE – A green sea turtle was released back into the sea in Badoc, Ilocos Norte on Monday afternoon.
The green sea turtle was accidentally entangled in the fishing net of fishermen from Barangay Saud in Badoc.
The green sea turtle was accidentally entangled in the fishing net of fishermen from Barangay Saud in Badoc.
It measures approximately 16 inches long and 14 inches wide.
It measures approximately 16 inches long and 14 inches wide.
The fishermen immediately reported the incident to the Barangay Fisherman Association, since they are aware that catching the sea turtle is punishable by law.
The fishermen immediately reported the incident to the Barangay Fisherman Association, since they are aware that catching the sea turtle is punishable by law.
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Sea turtles and marine mammals are protected under the Philippine law and catching them is punishable by imprisonment of at least 12 years.
Sea turtles and marine mammals are protected under the Philippine law and catching them is punishable by imprisonment of at least 12 years.
The presence of turtles in the sea of Badoc, Ilocos Norte is a manifestation of its rich and clean environment.
The presence of turtles in the sea of Badoc, Ilocos Norte is a manifestation of its rich and clean environment.
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