Endangered leatherback sea turtle released back into the ocean after it was caught in Bayelsa fisherman’s net

An endangered leatherback sea turtle was released back into the ocean at Opu-Okumbiri in Akassa Clan, Bayelsa State.   The turtle measuring over 5ft in length was caught in a fisherman’s net and he informed team members of the Safe Earth Foundation who swung into action.  It is believed that there are less than 40,000 leatherback sea turtle left in the world.    The post Endangered leatherback sea turtle released back into the ocean after it was caught in Bayelsa fisherman’s net appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.