Three green turtles (???????????????????????????????? ????????????????????) were found dead on Morro das Pedras beach last Sunday (17). According to the public organization R3 Animal, the cause of two deaths has already been established.

The animals were found in Praia do Morro das Pedras. Photo: R3/Disclosure/ND

One of them got tangled in fishing nets, and the other ran aground in the same place. According to the entity, sea turtles are often found dead in fishing nets.

“One of the main causes of death for sea turtles, in addition to ingestion of solid waste thrown into the sea, is accidental or accidental fishing with fishing nets, the so-called bycatch“explains the R3 Animal report.

According to R3, marine animals, although not targeted, are caught by gear without intent.

R3 recommends that if the public sees a weakened or dead mammal, bird or sea turtle on the beach, contact 0800 642 3341.