Ocean Sentry
(From ap.google.com) Acapulco, Mexico- Environmental officials in Mexico say dozens of dead sea turtles apparently killed in fishing nets have washed up on beaches in recent days.Victor Berdejo says another 47 dead turtles were found by personnel at a turtle-protection area he supervises.
The sea turtles, once hunted in Mexico for their meat and eggs, were declared a protected species in 1990.
Fishermen are required to include turtle escape devices in their nets.
