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Meru Betiri National Park employees release 1,015 tukik (sea turtle hatchlings) on sea turtle beach in Sukamade in Banyuwangi, East Java, on Sunday. The national park claims more hatchlings are released at the annual event than at any other in the world. (JP/Iman D. Nugroho)

The Meru Betiri National Park southeast of Jember or northeast of Banyuwangi, occupies mountainous area. To the south is the Indian Ocean. Forests surround the park on the three other sides. The reserve is inhabited by a great variety of wildlife, including tigers, monkeys, muncak, panthers and civet cats. In the surroundings are rubber and coffee plantations. There are watchtowers, paths and small boats for rent. Meru Bay is found not far from here.

Source: The Jakarta Post