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Picture shows two green turtles (Chelonia mydas) that were returned to the sea on the beaches of San Clemente del Tuyu, Argentina, on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. They were rescued after getting caught in the nets of fishermen and rehabilitated. (Fundacion Mundo Marino/Newsflash)

Rescued Endangered Turtles Teach Beachgoers Grim Truth Of Pollution

Post author:Joseph Golder
Post published:January 11, 2023

Marine life experts use two endangered turtles rescued from plastic pollution and fishing nets to educate beachgoers in Argentina. The green sea turtles were rescued after becoming caught in artisanal…

A Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta Caretta) is returned to the sea in San Clemente, Argentina, on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. Three Loggerhead sea turtle were rescued from the nets of a fishermen who collaborates with the rescue centre, examined, treated and released. (Mundo Marino/Newsflash)

Endangered Loggerheads Released Back Into Sea

Post author:Georgina Jedikovska
Post published:January 5, 2023

Three endangered loggerhead sea turtles have been returned to the sea after they were rescued from fishing nets off the coast of Argentina. Experts from Fundacion Mundo Marino set the…

Picture shows the black-chested eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus ) in San Clemente del Tuyu, Argentina, on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. It was found unable to fly by a local resident in early July, 2022, after almost 3 months of rehabilitation, it was reinserted into its natural habitat. (Mundo Marino/Newsflash)

Black-Chested Buzzard Eagle Released Into Wild After Being Injured By Rubber Bullet

Post author:Joseph Golder
Post published:October 8, 2022

Black-chested buzzard eagle is released back into the wild after it was found injured in a vacant lot having apparently been hit by a rubber bullet. https://youtu.be/LPtV_h_YI8w Mundo Marino/Newsflash The…

South American Fur Seal with nylon net wounds around the neck and armpits. (Fundacion Mundo Marino/Newsflash)

Heartbreaking Agony Of Sea Lion Found With Fishing Net Cutting Deep Into Its Flesh

Post author:Joseph Golder
Post published:June 13, 2022

This is the heartbreaking moment a sea lion is rescued from a beach after being found with a fisherman's net cutting deep into its flesh. Horrifying footage of the sea…

The deep wound caused by a plastic band used for industrial-type packaging on the neck of a South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) in Villa Gesell, Argentina, in April, 2022. (Fundacion Rescate Verdemar/Newsflash)

Seals Gaping Neck Wound From Plastic Packing Band

Post author:Lee Bullen
Post published:May 3, 2022

Shocked marine wildlife experts have released harrowing footage of a seal left with a gaping neck wound after it became entangled in plastic packaging. The huge wound was first noticed…

The turtles were given medical treatment after they were recued. (Fundacion Mundo Marino/Newsflash)

Inspiring Moment British Sea Turtle That Expelled Over 10 Different Types Of Plastic Is Returned To Sea

Post author:James King
Post published:January 31, 2022

This is the inspiring moment a British sea turtle that made international headlines by expelling over 10 different types of plastic is finally released back into the wild together with…

A juvenile green turtle (Chelonia mydas), defecated more than 10 different types of plastics in San Clemente del Tuyu in Argentina in December 2021. (Fundacion Mundo Marino/Newsflash)

Rescued Turtle Defecates Over 10 Different Types Of Plastic

Post author:William McGee
Post published:December 29, 2021

A turtle rescued from a fishing net has defecated over 10 different types of plastic. The juvenile green sea turtle was taken to the rescue and rehabilitation centre of the…