Leatherback Turtle

Leatherback Turtle Found Dead in Bula, Camarines Sur

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Leatherback Turtle

Leatherback Turtle Found Dead in Camarines Sur A Leatherback Turtle or locally known as ‘Pawikan’ has been found dead along the shoreline of Barangay Caraosan, Bula in Camarines Sur. The City Environment and Natural Resources Office of Iriga reported that the marine creature might die after allegedly failing to resurface for oxygen. The turtle has … Read more

500-Kg Leatherback Turtle Caught In Camarines Sur

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500-Kg Leatherback Turtle Caught In Camarines Sur A 500-kilogram leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coricea) caught by the fisherman’s net at Balatan town in the province of Camarines Sur. On Thursday (November 22, 2018), the fisherfolks of Balatan town in Camarines Sur accidentally caught a 500-kilogram leatherback turtle. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) included the “Dermochelys … Read more