CENRO BORACAY FACILITATES RELEASE OF ‘PAWIKAN’ HATCHLINGS

Six (6) Olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtle hatchlings were released by CENRO Boracay, recently.

The turtles were observed by the locals in Puka Beach, Boracay Island and possibly a part of a larger group of hatchlings that emerged on March 25, 2024. A plastic gallon was used to temporarily house the turtles and the residents then coordinated with CENRO Boracay.

The release was facilitated by the Chief and members of the Protected Area Management and Biodiversity Conservation Unit (PAMBCU)/Coastal Unit and assisted by Boracay Lawin patrollers and OJT students from Aklan State University (ASU). The activity was also witnessed by other local and foreign tourists who happened to pass by and saw firsthand how the turtles flipped their way on the sand before reaching the sea.

“Watching these hatchlings flip their way to the sea gives us hope that their species will continue to thrive in the future. It is a healing experience and also a reminder that these creatures are under threat due to man-made activities that pollute or destroy their habitats. I encourage everyone to protect our marine turtles because they play a vital role in our marine ecosystem,” says Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran./DENR6

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