Nigerian conservationists lead efforts to save endangered turtles
In Lagos, Nigeria, conservationist Chinedu Mogbo is leading a grassroots effort to save and rehabilitate endangered sea turtles, Africanews via AP and Reuters reported on October 22nd.
For over five years, his initiative, the Greenfingers Wildlife Conservation Initiative, has intervened in the face of mounting threats to these marine animals, including pollution, discarded fishing nets, poaching and relentless coastal development.
More than 70 turtles have been rescued and returned to the sea by Chinedu Mogbo’s team after weeks of treatment. These turtles are more than curiosities of the ocean: they serve as vital indicators of marine ecosystem health and the stability of fish stocks.
Africanews via AP
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