Additionally,
as part of the stranding sea turtles rescue program undertaken by
Kelonia, hatchlings emerging from nests laid on Reunion Island and
judged too fragile to survive (e.g. poorly healed umbilicus, shell deformation)
are kept at the sea turtle clinic until judged healthy enough
by a veterinarian to be released (Approval permit N°09–1405/SG/
DRCTCV, French Ministry of the Environment).