48 dead turtles found on beaches in Sinaloa, Mexico

The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) attended and investigates possible causes of death of 48 sea turtles, of which 45 belong to the species of turtle brown or black (Chelonia agassizzi), and three of the Olive Ridley species (Lepydochelys olivacea) on the beaches of the municipality of Escuinapa, Sinaloa. After several journeys made last week, along more than 40 kilometers of coastline of the southern beaches of the municipality of Escuinapa, 48 were found stranded dead specimens of sea turtles in an advanced state of decomposition. In attention to beaching he had the support of marine turtle specialists UNAM, ONCA Explorations and biologists Camp Tortuguero: Integrally Planned Center Playa Spirit of FONATUR.
Courtesy of oaxaca.quadratin.com.mx

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