Rescued loggerhead sea turtles released to Mediterranean in Ebre river delta
Some newborns lived in captivity for a year to ensure survival once in sea after eggs were found last July
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57 sea turtles born on Arenys de Mar beach
23 of the newborns entered the sea directly with the rest being taken care of by CRAM Foundation
Catalan beaches see record number of endangered loggerhead sea turtle nests
Phenomenon appears to be linked to climate change and the warming of traditional reproductive regions
Loggerhead sea turtles released to Mediterranean in Castelldefels
Nesting of such reptiles in Catalan beaches increasing, probably due to climate change
Released turtles return to the Mediterranean Sea after several months recovering at Catalan NGO facilities
The beach at El Prat de Llobregat, next to Barcelona Airport, witnessed the return of a group of loggerhead turtles to the Mediterranean Sea. The release took place after their full recovering at CRAM's facilities, a Catalan foundation treating wounded marine animals. The release served as an example of a public awareness campaign on the turtle’s fragile ecosystem.
Catalonia, haven for endangered tortoises
Ivars i Vila-sana, near to Lleida, will host the European pond terrapin tortoise, threatened with extinction. This semi-aquatic species is threatened by a recently introduced tortoise from North-America, which is stronger and competes in the same habitat.