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A marine turtle killed
by a boat propeller

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.

 press release (pdf)


Chelonia mydas - Hélice de bateau

© Corail Plongée - 10/10/08


October 21, 2008

Reunion : land of asylum
for marine turtles

New turtle egg-laying in the west: an encouragement for the conservation work being carried out a Kelonia.

 press release (pdf)


Ponte de tortue marine

Marine turtle egg-laying
© FB


June 4, 2007

Kelonia
The marine turtle observatory

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.

 presentation (in french, pdf)


salle de vision sous-marine

Underwater observation room
© FL Athénas


presentation 2007

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.

 press release (in french, pdf)


atelier d'écaille

Turtle shell Craftsmen
© MD


presentation
Monday October 2, 2006
At 2 :00 pm

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.

exposition

Exhibit “Under the Pointe des Chateaux
© FL Athénas

Free activities

Temporary exhibit
September 16, 2006
To April 30, 2007

Guided visits on
the discovery trail

Kélonia, the observatory of marine turtles
Saint-Leu, La Réunion, France