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Top 18: Rescued from the Fishing Nets

Worldwide, thousands of marine animals are caught in the fishing nets. Almost one thousand whales, dolphins, and porpoises die every day in nets and fishing gear. This is one of the greatest global threat to cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises). It is estimated that more than 300,00 cetaceans are killed by fishing gear every year. It is very common to hear stories of sea turtles, whales, dolphins, manta ray and other marine animals entangled in …

25 Interesting Facts about Turtles

Since 2000, May 23 – World Turtle Day, is sponsored yearly by the nonprofit corporation American Tortoise Rescue. The idea is to bring attention to, and increase knowledge of and respect for, turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive. This day is celebrated worldwide in a variety ways, dressing up as turtles or wearing green summer dresses, saving turtles caught on highways, or research activities. So why not know …