Customs officials release sea turtles at the Longwan Bay in Qiong Hai, South China's Hainan Province, December 4, 2007. A total of 37 turtles, which were confiscated by customs officials on Monday were returned to the sea. [Newsphoto]

Border soldiers check confiscated sea turtles at a checkpoint in Qiong Hai, South China's Hainan Province, December 3, 2007. A total of 37 turtles were returned to the sea on Tuesday. [Newsphoto]

Border soldiers carry a confiscated sea turtle off a truck at a checkpoint in Qiong Hai, South China's Hainan Province, December 3, 2007. A total of 37 turtles were returned to the sea on Tuesday. [Newsphoto]

(China Daily December 6, 2007)