Release of Sea Turtle Hatchlings for Turtle Conservation and Sustainable Marine Ecosystem

PT Asuransi BRI Life released 100 sea turtle hatchlings and provided conservation support at Kuta Beach, Bali, on Saturday, 23 May. This action represents a commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable marine ecosystems.

The activity was carried out alongside local turtle conservation communities, namely Bali Sea Turtle Society and Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation. Bali was selected because it is one of Indonesia’s important natural sea turtle nesting habitat regions.

One such species is the olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), which is a protected animal with vulnerable status. Kuta Beach, Serangan Beach, Saba Beach, and the Sanur area are recorded as natural landing and nesting areas for sea turtles in Bali.

The characteristics of Bali’s beaches, including gentle coastlines, fine sand, coastal vegetation, and appropriate beach temperature and humidity, make these areas ideal turtle nesting habitats. Additionally, the presence of active and consistent local conservation communities has established Bali as one of Indonesia’s centres for turtle education and preservation.

BRI Life Marketing Director Tina Meilina stated that this activity is part of the company’s commitment to supporting environmental preservation whilst implementing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, particularly objectives for marine ecosystem preservation and action on climate change. “Sea turtles are one indicator of ocean health. Through this activity, we want to make a genuine contribution to maintaining ecosystem balance whilst supporting local communities who have consistently protected turtle habitats,” Tina said in her remarks.

Based on conservation data from various regions across Indonesia, the current sea turtle population faces serious threats from marine pollution, coastal habitat destruction, climate change, and human activity in coastal areas. In Bali specifically, Kuta Beach regularly becomes a site for sea turtle egg rescue and hatchling release, particularly during the nesting season between May and October.

The company also provided support for various operational needs of the sea turtle conservation managers, ranging from night patrols for sea turtle egg searches, conservation site maintenance, operational staff support, to refurbishment of turtle holding facilities.