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Marine turtles dying after becoming entangled in plastic rubbish

December 12, 2017 Turtles 2,012 Views

Hundreds of marine turtles die every year after becoming entangled in rubbish in the oceans and on beaches, including plastic ‘six pack’ holders and disgarded fishing gear.  
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