The release of 400 baby sea turtles at Vila Maria beach in São Tomé and Príncipe, organized by the Tatô programme, highlights ongoing conservation efforts for endangered species. Tourists gathered to witness the hatchlings return to their natural habitat after two months of incubation, emphasizing the island's role as a breeding refuge for the Sada turtle. Local initiatives blend environmental protection with community involvement, addressing socio-economic challenges while aiming to repopulate vulnerable turtle populations, ensuring a collective effort towards marine conservation.
"It's the first time, with some enthusiasm no doubt, that I've seen nature in full swing, them going to their natural habitat after being born on the sand."
"The Sada turtle, we have the last reproductive species on the West African coast. Other countries have them, but there are only a few, but we have a population that, if we protect them, can increase and repopulate this area."
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