Saving sea turtles at Solitary Islands Marine Park

3:11 AM Tue 24 May 2011 GMT

'A turtle dying from ingesting plastic bags' Save Our Seas - Ocean Racing

Solitary Islands Marine Park's visitors are being asked to assist in the preservation of sea turtles by keeping plastic bags out of the water. 'Sea turtles worldwide are experiencing a decline in population and to raise awareness of their plight 23 May has been declared World Turtle Day,' said Chantelle Burns, education officer from the Solitary Islands Marine Park. 'Plastics are one of the biggest problems to the health of turtles as they can often look like jelly fish.' Sea turtles, listed as threatened and protected, are managed under the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act (1974). Four of the ...

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