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After a few months in the Center for Study and Care for Marine Turtles in the Aquarium La Rochelle, "Béline", "Bulle," "Bouton d'Or" and "Sable" have found the open sea in July followed by "Socoa", "Pitchoune", "Antioche" and "Bambi" Thursday, September 24, 2009 from the beach La Conche des Baleines (Ile de Ré).
Look at the photo reportWatch the film of the release of water turtles September 2009
(underwater images filmed by the Brigade of La Rochelle Boat)
In order to study their behavior and acquire new knowledge on the movement of these protected species, five of them carry a satellite transmitter.
Identifications of the turtles
You can follow their journey online : lien suivit des tortues
Identifications of the turtles
You can follow their journey online : lien suivit des tortues
In 2008, the aquarium was funding only the equipment of a young turtle with a satellite transmitter. The turtles "Antioch" and had conveyed his views during 111 days.
Building on the success of this first experience, Cestmir wanted to develop the science program in 2009 and has received support from the Agency for Marine Protected Areas, Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales and the Association of l’ECOLE de la Mer. Thus 5 hatchlings were able to leave equipped beacons.
Building on the success of this first experience, Cestmir wanted to develop the science program in 2009 and has received support from the Agency for Marine Protected Areas, Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales and the Association of l’ECOLE de la Mer. Thus 5 hatchlings were able to leave equipped beacons.