Four sea turtles released back to Mediterranean at Prat de Llobregat beach

Dozens of curious attend 'Return home' event filled with activities

One of the sea turtles released by the CRAM Foundation at El Prat de Llobregat beach on June 2, 2024
One of the sea turtles released by the CRAM Foundation at El Prat de Llobregat beach on June 2, 2024 / CRAM Foundation
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June 3, 2024 09:58 AM

June 3, 2024 03:54 PM

The Catalan CRAM foundation, focused on recovering and preserving sea animals, released four sea turtles back to the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday from the El Prat de Llobregat beach.

The 'Return home' event saw dozens of curious people take part in many activities for all family members, such as an information point, crafts related to preserving sea life, and a turtle rescue simulation.

A CRAM Foundation volunteer carries a sea turtle during a release event at the El Prat de Llobregat beach on June 2, 2024
A CRAM Foundation volunteer carries a sea turtle during a release event at the El Prat de Llobregat beach on June 2, 2024 / CRAM Foundation

However, the main moment was the release back into the sea of turtles: Dana, Anna, Marinada, and Sira. Volunteers returned the four animals from the Caretta caretta species in front of hundreds of people.

Among the attendees there was CRAM Foundation president Josep Lluís Pal.

CRAM Foundation volunteers and a sea turtles at El Prat de Llobregat beach on June 2, 2024
CRAM Foundation volunteers and a sea turtles at El Prat de Llobregat beach on June 2, 2024 / CRAM Foundation

The organization was founded on April 22, 1996, but their activities started in 1991 when a viral illness attacked hundreds of dolphins.

In the last 28 years, the foundation has helped over 1,200 sea turtles, 650 alive cetaceans stranded on beaches, and 240 sea birds.

 

 

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