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MEPA Tracking Vicky And Zeus Along The Mediterranean

(From timesofmalta.com)- The two were released on July 25 after having satellite transmitters attached to their shells as part of a year-long exercise by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (Mepa) to identify important areas of migration and feeding of turtles. Vicky lost her front limb when she got entangled in fishing lines. She was collected by Mepa officials after ending up in a reverse osmosis plant and taken to the centre, where she was found to have a hook stuck in her mouth. Zeus had swallowed some plastic material. People are asked to contact Mepa or call 9921 0404 with any information about turtles in distress.

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