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Oceans 5 dive resort released the last Olive Ridley Sea Turtles, Gili Air, Gili Islands

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Almost 8 months have they been at Oceans 5 dive resort. When they attived they were only 5 cm tall, now a few months later they became bigger and stronger. Hopefully they will survive the new environment.

Oceans 5 dive resort released yesterday the last 8 Olive Ridley Sea turtles. They become big enough to go to the ocean. At 17.00 Nun and Udin, the persons who are taking care of the turtles, placed all the turtles in a few baskets and brought them to the beach. Here in front of the water line the turtles were released. After some hesitations all turtles found save the ocean and dived happily under.

See you soon turtles…..

Turtle release with Oceans 5 dive resort Gili islands

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A few days ago it was time for 17 Olive Ridley turtles to go into the big blue. After a stay of 6 months in the water basins of Oceans 5 dive resort, these turtles were big enough to stay a long time underwater and enjoy their natural enviroment of the sea.

Oceans 5 wants to thank all the people who were taking care of these turtles, Simone Sauren (marine biologist), Nun, Bahry, Madjid and Rizal. And ofcourse all the people who donate some so that the turtles become stong and healthy enough to return to the sea.

At this moment Oceans 5 dive resort has still 50 Olive Ridleys in the water basisins. They have to wait for an other release when the are bigger and stronger to see the blue.

For the released turtles enjoy your freedom, maybe we see you during a dive…..!