Koha a rare Hawksbill sea turtle is released back into the ocean

Filmed from our underwater cameras, watch as Koha the turtle is released back into the ocean near Raoul Island.

Koha is a critically endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle that was found weak and emaciated near Dargaville and has since been nursed back to health by Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium with the support of SEA LIFE Trust ANZ.

NIWA is very happy we could help with Koha’s safe return home.