Over 500 Foreign Tourists Release 500 Baby Turtles at Kuta Beach
The Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (KBSTCC) held a hatchling release event during the olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) hatching season at Kuta Beach, Badung, Bali. More than 500 foreign tourists participated in releasing 500 baby turtles into their natural habitat, part of an effort to combine conservation with eco-tourism.
On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (KBSTCC) in Badung, Bali, held a release event for 500 hatchling olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) at Kuta Beach. The event coincided with the species' egg-laying and hatching season and drew participation from more than 500 foreign tourists.
Organizers stated that the release aims to help preserve the sea turtle population in its natural habitat while also developing conservation-based tourism in the area. Participants carried the baby turtles to the shoreline and watched as they made their way into the ocean.
Kuta Beach, one of Bali's most popular tourist destinations known for its daytime and sunset crowds, has increasingly become a venue for such conservation activities, offering visitors a hands-on opportunity to engage with local ecosystem preservation efforts.
Things to Consider
The Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center occasionally holds hatchling release events during the hatching season, typically announced with short notice. Tourists interested in participating should check with local tourist information centers, hotel concierges, or KBSTCC's official channels for upcoming schedules. If attending, follow staff instructions when handling hatchlings and avoid using flash photography to minimize disturbance to the turtles.
Source: ANTARA News Bali