### [2026-10-13](/feed/2026/10/13/index.md)

##### Indonesia
# Indonesian authorities release 20 protected green sea turtles back into the oceans off Bali after they were seized from an empty boat abandoned by wildlife smugglers last week. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/indonesia-green-sea-turtles-smuggling-release-59ea1574cd61427628d51b4152e3f994)

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