Sea turtle News
Tragedy struck on Pemba Island as eight children and an adult died after consuming sea turtle meat, a local delicacy with known food poisoning risks. Authorities urge caution.
Dozens of the endangered creatures need rescuing every year around Watamu, where plastic litter accumulates in Indian Ocean.
Looking at its monstrous size and weight of 200 kilos reportedly, officials present at the spot had to call a crane to move the huge creature away from the beach.
Sea turtle nests tend to produce more female-biased sex ratios further increasing their risk of extinction, courtesy the increase of global temperatures and climate change.
Many Thais believe that throwing coins on turtles will bring longevity.
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