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Indonesia releases 20 green sea turtles rescued from Bali smugglers

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 reptiles were recovered during a raid targeting the illegal wildlife trade, which treats sea turtles as prized contraband for meat and decorative use. Conservationists and officials have welcomed the release as a small win against trafficking.

Why now: The dramatic rescue and release of endangered turtles from smugglers has drawn attention to Indonesia's ongoing battle against wildlife trafficking.

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