Nature Trust – FEE Malta, in collaboration with Bank of Valletta (BOV), have successfully released two rehabilitated loggerhead turtles, Atua and EM, into the wild from ?nejna Bay.

The event, part of Nature Trust – FEE Malta’s ongoing efforts to protect Malta’s marine life, also serves as a key highlight of BOV’s Rebbiegha programme, celebrating the Bank’s 50th anniversary.

Atua and EM, who both lost one of their front flippers after becoming entangled in marine debris, had been under the care of NTM since 2021. NTM said that “despite the severity of their injuries, both turtles have shown remarkable resilience during their time at the rehabilitation facility.”

They have now fully recovered, and, according to Vincent Attard, CEO of Nature Trust- FEE Malta, they are expected to live a full and healthy life in the wild.

“This release is a true testament to the power of collaboration between organisations for the good of our environment. Atua and EM’s survival and rehabilitation show how much can be achieved through dedication and care. We are thrilled to have been able to help these magnificent creatures return to their natural habitat, and with the satellite trackers on their backs, we will be able to follow their journey and continue to learn from them,” said Vincent Attard.

The turtles have been fitted with satellite trackers to monitor their movements. The data gathered will be shared with the public via Nature Trust – FEE’s social media platforms, offering an unprecedented opportunity to follow Atua and EM’s progress and raise awareness about the threats facing marine life.

For further information and to follow Atua and EM’s journey, visit Nature Trust – FEE Malta or Bank of Valletta’s social media channels.

Photos: NTM/BOV

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