Olive Ridley hatchlings freed in Tayabas Bay

LUCENA CITY – As many as 83 Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtle hatchlings, locally known as “pawikan,” were released into Tayabas Bay off Sariaya, Quezon, on Wednesday, marking the first batch released this nesting season. The hatchlings were released at 4:30 p.m. along the shoreline of Barangay Bignay 2, drawing cheers from fishermen and