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A matured Loggerhead sea turtle released by staff from Local conservation makes its way back into the ocean, in Watamu on May 23, 2025. Local Ocean Conservation protects 50-100 turtle nests along the beaches in Watamu each year and works closely with fishermen to rescue turtles accidentally caught in fishing gear. Since 1998, over 24,000 turtles have been rescued, assessed, tagged, and released back into the ocean. At the turtle rehabilitation centre, sick and injured turtles often suffering from wounds, exhaustion, or diseases like Fibropapillomatosis, receive care before being returned to the wild, the centre not only help turtles but is also open to visitors and schools, as well as researchers and volunteers. (Photo by Fredrik Lerneryd/AFP Photo)
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