Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Happy World Turtle Day! To celebrate, we wanted to share this special story with you.
We returned two majestic green sea turtles to the ocean recently following treatment and rehabilitation at Sydney’s Taronga Wildlife Hospital. Both turtles had been in care at Taronga since mid-January, after being found by members of the public.
The turtles were fitted with satellite trackers before they were released. The data collected from the satellite trackers will add to a Marine Turtle Satellite Tracking Research Program supported by Veolia. The satellite trackers enable Taronga to measure the post-release success of each marine turtle that Taronga Wildlife Hospital rehabilitates and releases. Our hospital receives and treat approximately 80 Marine Turtles every year. Many of these animals have suffered injuries because of pollution and marine debris like fishing line, hooks, and plastics. With the NSW Government announcing the banning of plastic bags as of June 1st, we are looking forward to see less turtles and other marine life impacted by plastic consumption.
To support the incredible work of our wildlife hospitals, please visit: @elease
#tarongawildlifehospital #forthewild #worldturtleday
Happy World Turtle Day! To celebrate, we wanted to share this special story with you.
We returned two majestic green sea turtles to the ocean recently following treatment and rehabilitation at Sydney’s Taronga Wildlife Hospital. Both turtles had been in care at Taronga since mid-January, after being found by members of the public.
The turtles were fitted with satellite trackers before they were released. The data collected from the satellite trackers will add to a Marine Turtle Satellite Tracking Research Program supported by Veolia. The satellite trackers enable Taronga to measure the post-release success of each marine turtle that Taronga Wildlife Hospital rehabilitates and releases. Our hospital receives and treat approximately 80 Marine Turtles every year. Many of these animals have suffered injuries because of pollution and marine debris like fishing line, hooks, and plastics. With the NSW Government announcing the banning of plastic bags as of June 1st, we are looking forward to see less turtles and other marine life impacted by plastic consumption.
To support the incredible work of our wildlife hospitals, please visit: @elease
#tarongawildlifehospital #forthewild #worldturtleday
