Monday 15 August 2011

BBC News - Leatherback turtle sightings up in west and north Wales

BBC News - Leatherback turtle sightings up in west and north Wales: "Reported sightings of leatherback turtles are increasing off Wales, with the reptiles thought to be drawn by high numbers of jellyfish.

Three sightings have been reported in recent days, in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, north Pembrokeshire and Anglesey.

Dr Peter Richardson, of the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), said Wales' waters were currently 'turtle heaven'.

The turtles nest in the Caribbean before travelling to UK waters to feed."

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