해양수산부, 제주서 멸종위기 바다거북 14마리 방류<br /><br />South Korea's oceans ministry has released 14 endangered sea turtles into the ocean from Jeju Island.<br />Of them, four turtles were rescued, three were hatched artificially and the rest came from abroad for research.<br />Wednesday's event was joined by nearly 100 people including the minister, representatives of related organizations and citizens.<br />The move comes amid enhanced international awareness on the need to preserve sea turtles that are on the verge of extinction.<br />