Conservationists fight to save Nigeria’s sea turtles from pollution and

Ibukun, a green sea turtle rescued from poachers, is tagged during a pre-release assessment at a veterinary hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, July 31, 2025. The turtle was later released more than 10 nautical miles offshore into the Atlantic Ocean to reduce the risk of being caught again. Conservationists say endangered species like sea turtles are rapidly disappearing along Nigeria’s southern coast due to poaching. REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun