Sea Shelter green sea turtle release in Nelson Bay a highlight in otherwise 'concerning' trend of deaths in Port Stephens

Ellie-Marie Watts
Updated September 21 2021 - 12:56pm, first published September 20 2021 - 9:00am
HEALTHY: Nelson Bay couple John and Mandy Dedman helping Sea Shelter founder Ryan Pereira release Krill back into the ocean on September 7. Picture: Supplied
HEALTHY: Nelson Bay couple John and Mandy Dedman helping Sea Shelter founder Ryan Pereira release Krill back into the ocean on September 7. Picture: Supplied

A juvenile green sea turtle that had been in the care of Sea Shelter for six months while recovering from an intestinal disease has been released back into the wild.

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Ellie-Marie Watts

A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.

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