The Cyprus fisheries department on Wednesday reminded the public of the importance of protecting the island’s turtles as more are expected to visit beaches in the coming months, warning that hefty fines will be imposed on anyone that disturbs the creatures. The island hosts two out of seven species of
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Fisheries department again calls on public not to harass turtles
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Paphos Life
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Re: Fisheries department again calls on public not to harass turtles
They should speak to the boat operators who are taking tourists out to turtle watch & encouraging them near boats with lettuce leaves!
If you never ask the question, the answer will always be....no
Re: Fisheries department again calls on public not to harass turtles
Sadie, since tourist boat operators are trying to make a living, they are perhaps unlikely to follow your sensible advice! Have you reported this breach of Cyprus Turtle protection laws to the responsible Cyprus Fisheries authority which would likely have more effect.
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