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According to the Tamar Project, since the beginning of this year, 83 strandings of dead sea turtles have been recorded in the Bahian capital.
At least 10 turtles were found dead on beaches in Salvador on the morning of Monday (26), according to Project Tamar.
Seven of the animals were found at Boca do Rio beach, at the time where the new Convention Center of the Bahian capital is being built.
Also according to the Tamar Project, the other turtles were found dead in Barra (one), Amaralina (one) and Boa Viagem (one).
Most have already appeared in a state of decomposition and there is evidence of interaction of the animals with fishing net, the project pointed out. There is still no information on what species the animals are.
According to the Tamar Project, from the beginning of the year until July, 83 strandings of dead sea turtles were recorded off the coast of Salvador. Another 10 animals were found alive and referred for treatment.
Also according to information from Tamar, also until July, 634 dead turtles have been recorded all along the northern coast of Bahia.
Courtesy of g1.globo.com
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