A green sea turtle in the Taijiang National Park returned to the sea
On March 12, 2019, the Taijiang National Park Headquarters (hereinafter referred to as the Headquarter) received a report from the Liukong Police Squad, Seventh Division, The Seventh Special Police Corps, National Police Agency, Ministry of the Interior. The report said that Mr. Wu, a fisherman in Qigu District, found sea turtles in the Qigu Lagoon. There was a case about sea turtle trapping in the stationary fishing net. Therefore, Mr. Wu sent the sea turtle to the Liukong Police Squad immediately. The Headquarter asked Professor Wang Chien Ping for help. Professor Wang has lots of experience in dealing with stranded marine creatures. The length and width of carapace is 39 cm and 36 cm, respectively. The turtle weighs is 6.9 kg. Based on the appearance characteristics of the sea turtle, it was determined that it was a green sea turtle. Professor Wang brought it to a rescue center and observed it for one day. He made sure that the turtle was in a stable condition. Hsieh Wei Sung, the Director of The Taijiang National Park Headquarters, and Professor Wang brought the turtle to an area near the Guosheng Lighthouse in Qigu and released it to the sea at noon on March 13.
The green sea turtle is a common sea turtle in Taiwan and it is a protected species. Generally, a wild green sea turtle reaches reproductive maturity for about 20 to 30 years. The carapace length of a mature green sea turtle is approximately from 90 cm to 125 cm. A mature green sea turtle can weigh over 100 kg. The turtle found in this case is still immature.
The green sea turtle is distributed in tropical and subtropical waters in all Oceans. It is listed in the IUCN endangered list. It is listed in the Appendix of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (or the Washington Convention for short). Throughout years of conservation promotion by the Headquarter, fishermen mostly report the discovery of protected marine life. The Headquarter has planned, designed and managed the sea area around the Taijiang National Park for green sea turtles and other marine life from poaching. The Headquarter will continue with relevant conservation studies for marine species to live safely and healthily.
The green sea turtle is a common sea turtle in Taiwan and it is a protected species. Generally, a wild green sea turtle reaches reproductive maturity for about 20 to 30 years. The carapace length of a mature green sea turtle is approximately from 90 cm to 125 cm. A mature green sea turtle can weigh over 100 kg. The turtle found in this case is still immature.
The green sea turtle is distributed in tropical and subtropical waters in all Oceans. It is listed in the IUCN endangered list. It is listed in the Appendix of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (or the Washington Convention for short). Throughout years of conservation promotion by the Headquarter, fishermen mostly report the discovery of protected marine life. The Headquarter has planned, designed and managed the sea area around the Taijiang National Park for green sea turtles and other marine life from poaching. The Headquarter will continue with relevant conservation studies for marine species to live safely and healthily.