Navy releases turtles, plants mangroves for Mother’s Day

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Patcharapol Panrak
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The Royal Thai Navy released sea turtles and planted mangroves to preserve the environment as wished by HM Queen Sirikit for her birthday.

Among the turtles released was a 5-year-old green turtle breeder and a 10-year-old hawksbill sea turtle saved by the center
Among the turtles released was a 5-year-old green turtle breeder and a 10-year-old hawksbill sea turtle saved by the center

Adm. Naris Pratoomsuwan, commander of the Royal Thai Fleet, presided over the Aug. 9 event where 758 turtles from the Navy’s Sea Turtle Conservation Center were set free. The 1,000 participants also planted mangroves to preserve the coastal environment.

Among the turtles released was a 5-year-old green turtle breeder and a 10-year-old hawksbill sea turtle saved by the center.

Celebrities pose with school children before the latter rolled up their pant legs and planted mangroves in the mud.
Celebrities pose with school children before the latter rolled up their pant legs and planted mangroves in the mud.

Adm. Naris said HM the Queen is known as the “Mother of the Land” for her long commitment to the environment. Ecological activities such as these are intended to honor Her Majesty on her birthday.

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