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Indonesia frees 20 green sea turtles rescued from Bali smuggling

Original: Indonesia returns 20 green sea turtles to the ocean after Bali smuggling raid

Indonesian authorities have released 20 green sea turtles back into the ocean after rescuing them from a smuggling operation in Bali. The animals, an endangered species often trafficked for meat and traditional ceremonies, were returned to the water following the raid. The release has drawn international news coverage and attention to ongoing marine wildlife trafficking in Indonesia.

Why now: People are talking about it because the rescue and release of an endangered species made headlines worldwide.

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