Release of 130 turtles in Salvaterra is an environmental action of Operation Summer 2025
At Praia Grande, 130 turtles — including Amazon turtles, tracajás, and aperemas — will be released in a joint initiative by Ideflor-Bio and Mangal das Garças, with support from the local City Hall.
An action that unites conservation, science, and social awareness will be highlighted in the environmental calendar of the Marajó Archipelago. On the next July 20 (Sunday), at 9 am, at Praia Grande, in the municipality of Salvaterra, 130 turtles — including Amazon turtles, tracajás, and aperemas — will be released in a joint initiative by the Institute of Forest Development and Biodiversity of Pará (Ideflor-Bio) and the Mangal das Garças Zoobotanical Park, with support from the Salvaterra Environmental Department.
The activity, which is part of Operation Summer 2025, was aligned during a technical visit by the manager of the Marajó Administrative Region of Ideflor-Bio, Hugo Dias, to the Mangal das Garças team in Belém. The logistics, transportation, and final care for the animals were discussed to ensure that the reintroduction of the turtles into nature occurs with maximum safety and effectiveness.
The animals were bred and raised in captivity, under the technical care of professionals from Mangal das Garças, from the laying of the eggs to the release. During this period, they went through a specialized nursery, receiving food, shelter, and veterinary monitoring to ensure they were ready for life in the wild.
Continuity of the species - "The return of these animals to their natural environment is the result of a joint effort that combines technical knowledge, love for nature, and environmental responsibility. It is a moment to celebrate life and the biodiversity of our Marajó," said Hugo Dias.
For the biologist from Mangal das Garças, Basílio Guerreiro, the action goes beyond the return of the animals to nature; it represents a continuous effort to strengthen environmental awareness among residents and visitors to the region. "These organisms are important for the food chain because they will serve as food for some fish, and they will also feed on organisms that already exist in the rivers. These organisms will help maintain environmental control, so everything will remain in balance if these animals are present," explained the specialist.
Awareness - The event will be accompanied by an educational program aimed at the local public and tourists who will be in the municipality during the holiday period. The intention is to expand knowledge about the ecological role of turtles and reinforce the importance of sustainable practices for the preservation of the marine and river ecosystems of the Amazon.
The goal is for the initiative to strengthen the protection of native fauna and promote an active environmental culture that sees nature not only as a heritage but as a shared responsibility for all.
