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All about Sea Turtles (day) in Greece!?? ?

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The biggest enemy of these beautiful creatures is the Humans!
https://greekcitytimes.com/2022/05/23/all-about-sea-turtles-in-greece-on-world-turtles-day/??
 
The sea turtles in Greece are so special and important to the eco system. Didn't realize they had their own day of recognition! I would love to visit Zakynthos and watch them in action. Have you been?
 
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The sea turtles in Greece are so special and important to the eco system. Didn't realize they had their own day of recognition! I would love to visit Zakynthos and watch them in action. Have you been?
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Unfortunately not!I have seen what happens to be beautiful creatures when they are run over by a boat's propeller last season!...... Here where we live we have Marine preservation area specifically for all different types of big fish including sharks ? and turtles ? which are caught up and trapped in fishing nets.... kept in care to recover from traumas,well fed and released again so off they go. ?
Kalley Mera from Thailand and Monsoons beginning!
 
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Unfortunately not!I have seen what happens to be beautiful creatures when they are run over by a boat's propeller last season!...... Here where we live we have Marine preservation area specifically for all different types of big fish including sharks ? and turtles ? which are caught up and trapped in fishing nets.... kept in care to recover from traumas,well fed and released again so off they go. ?
Kalley Mera from Thailand and Monsoons beginning!
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The poor turtles! I didn't realize they get trapped in nets. :( Sounds like the fishermen treat them kindly when that happens, though...
 
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I pray that all of the locals and tourists stop polluting these beautiful islands!! Its hazardous for us and these beautiful creatures
 
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