The Observatory of Marine Turtles
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A marine turtle killed CORAIL scuba diving club has found the dead body of a green turtle (Chelonia mydas) at L'Hermitage channel last friday. Kelonia staff concluded that this turtle likely died following an important injury on the carapace made by a boat propeller. |
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© Corail Plongée - 10/10/08 |
October 21, 2008 |
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press release (pdf) |
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Reunion : land of asylum New turtle egg-laying in the west: an encouragement for the conservation work being carried out a Kelonia. |
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Marine turtle egg-laying |
June 4, 2007 |
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Kelonia Inaugurated on August 18, 2006 on the site of the previous turtle breeding farm, Kelonia has a double mission: Sensitize the population to its natural and cultural patrimony associated with marine turtles, participate and develop research and conservation programs for marine turtles and their habitats. |
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Underwater observation room |
presentation 2007 |
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Live Workshop This workshop is integrated into the museum visit. It is aimed at explaining the regulations that concern the turtle shell craft and Reunion’s craftsmen. |
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Turtle shell Craftsmen |
presentation
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Patrimonial Days In the framework of this national event, Kelonia presents its new temporary exhibit entitles “Under the point des Chateaux”. Guided visits will be organised on the discovery trail around Kelonia. |
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Exhibit “Under the Pointe des Chateaux |
Free activities Temporary exhibit Guided visits on |
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Kélonia, the observatory of marine turtles |
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