MANILA, Philippines- Nagpakawala ng kabuuang 167 Olive Ridley sea turtle sa baybayin ng Barangay Puting Buhangin, San Juan, Batangas kung saan naging bahagi ang 512th Coast Guard Auxiliary Squadron (CGAS).
Inuri ang mga sea turtle bilang “vulnerable” species ng International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List noong 2007.
“With sea turtle populations facing numerous threats, the noble cause is a crucial step in fostering a sustainable marine environment in San Juan,” anang PCG.
“The 512th Coast Guard Auxiliary Squadron has a proud legacy in turtle conservation, dedicated to safeguarding coasts and promoting marine well-being. Through various initiatives, they make a positive impact on the ecosystems they serve, embodying a commitment to environmental conservation,” dagdag pa nito.
Dahil sa dami ng banta ng populasyon ng sea turtle, ang marangal na layunin ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa pagpapaunlad ng napapanatiling kapaligiran sa dagat sa San Juan.
Dinaluhan ni CG Commodore Geronimo Tuvilla at ng kanyang pamilya, ang Coast Guard Sub Station San Juan, at mga opisyal at tauhan ng CGDSTL ang nasabing aktibidad. Jocelyn Tabangcura-Domenden
