“A multitude of sea turtles” off the northeast and east coasts of Corsica due to an “exceptional weather phenomenon” has been observed by the association “Cetacean Association Research Island” (CARI) which cares for seven and invites fishermen and boaters to be vigilant. All of them swallowed hooks.

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“Over the last three weeks, there have been a large number of sightings due to circular currents called gyres in an area between the north-east of Corsica and the first Italian islands such as Monte Cristo and Elba,” explains Catherine Cesarini, president of the association. […]

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