Large numbers of loggerhead turtles found dead this year on the coast of Almeria, Spain

Last loggerhead turtle found dead in Almería
Last loggerhead turtle found dead in Almería
Equinac, the NGO that deals with the rescue of marine wildlife in Almeria, has warned of a large number of loggerhead turtles this year are showing up dead in various parts of the coast of Almeria, “some concern for this protected species, cataloged in danger and continuous regression “.
 
The last known case took place this weekend when from the rowan Association notice of finding one on the beach of Punta Entinas in Roquetas de Mar. Equinac it himself at the beach for registration stranding is given, proving that it was a loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), more than 50 cm carapace. The animal was in an advanced state of decomposition so it is not possible necropsiarlo or obtain data possible causes of his death.
Courtesy of teleprensa.com

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