Hatchlings of the endangered green sea turtles were released to their habitat in the coastal area of Barangay San Francisco, Tibiao, Antique on June 27. Genevieve Heramis of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Culasi town that covers Tibiao said the hatchlings were discovered by a fisherman from the said barangay on June 26 around 20 meters away from the sea. “Fisherman Melchor Dalmacio, who is a resident of Barangay San Francisco, accidentally discovered the hatchlings inside a hole along the coastal area,” she said.

Turtle hatchlings released back to sea in Antique. (2021, July 1). Panay News, p. 9.