Third green turtle found dead on Pasni coast in December

Zareef Baloch 

Pasni: A green turtle was found dead on the Golden Beach of Pasni, marking the third such incident along the coastal areas of Pasni during the month of December. 

Marine life experts have described the situation as alarming, as green turtles are being found dead repeatedly.

In recent months, this is the third turtle discovered dead on Pasni’s coast.

Experts noted that this period marks the breeding season for green turtles, during which female turtles come ashore to lay eggs. However, the exact causes of these deaths have not yet been determined.

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Marine life experts suggest that plastic pollution, unsustainable fishing practices, and the use of banned fishing nets could be possible reasons for the turtles’ deaths. 

In the past, the coastal areas of Pasni were considered safe havens for turtles, but now turtle shells are increasingly being found in the same areas.

According to marine expert Sudheer Baloch, marine turtles have been found dead in different coastal areas due to plastic pollution, unsustainable fishing gear, and human activities.

He stressed the need to raise awareness among local communities to help protect and save marine species.