DENR releases rescued endangered 'pawikan'

Date

August 11, 2017

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Classification code

DG20170811_B7

Excerpt

A large female Green Sea Turtle (Cheloniamydas) was recently released after it was rescued in the coastal area of Brgy. Navitas, Numancia, Aklan. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Protected Area Management and Biodiversity Conservation Unit (DENR-PAMBCU) of PENRO-Aklan released the endangered species after it was established it is in good condition. According to DENR, the marine turtle was accidentally trapped in the fishnet owned by Auxiliary Ensign Marcelo Bustamante of the Philippine Coastguard.

Citation

DENR releases rescued endangered 'pawikan'. (2017, August 11). The Daily Guardian, pp. B7, B6.