Marine conservationists call for end to 'unethical' turtle tagging method

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They warn that the method, which involves tying the turtles' flippers and 'shooting' them to the surface using lift bags, could cause decompression sickness.

May 17, 2019 7:30 AM

Its co-founder Adzmin Fatta said the procedure, which sees the turtles “shot” to the surface using lift bags, could endanger the animals. DCS, also known as divers’ disease or the bends, is a condition caused by bubbles which form in the blood and other body parts if someone who spends a long time in the water returns too quickly to the surface.

“The worst that could happen is, this could kill them. In less serious cases, they won’t die but it could impact the way that they swim, feed and mate, among others. He said the video, which was uploaded to the group’s Facebook page, had received plenty of negative feedback.

 

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