These baby olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) are born at All Hands Beach Resort, a well-known marine turtle nesting site in Subic Bay Freeport. (Photo by Joanna Rose Aglibot)
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — At least 18 newly hatched olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) were released Tuesday into Subic Bay.
It was the first batch of baby sea turtles (pawikan) returned to their natural habitat ahead of the amihan season after an adult marine turtle laid eggs on July 30.
All Hands Beach Resort’s young guests help these baby marine turtles crawl back to their natural habitat in Subic Bay. (Photo by Joanna Rose Aglibot)
The hatchlings were cared for by the management of All Hands Beach Resort, which serves as a sanctuary for turtles that usually come to lay eggs from November to December every year.
The resort has released 8,671 sea turtle hatchlings since it opened in 2012. INQ
RELATED STORIES
59 baby sea turtles released in Subic Bay | Inquirer News
165 more baby sea turtles released to Subic Bay – INQUIRER.net
In Subic, newly hatched sea turtles return to sea – INQUIRER.net