" turtle "

One that I found during a visit to Tangkahan Mo'awo, Gunung Stoli yesterday was the existence of two turtles who accidentally netted by fishing nets.

Actually not just this once turtles caught by fishing nets. It is said that turtle meat and eggs have a high nutrient content. But some literature that I read states, the lifetime of a very long turtle - can be hundreds of years old, it keeps carcinogenic substances that cause cancer is quite dangerous, when consumed by humans. This substance comes from the polluted sea that is likely passed by the turtles during migration and can not be lost when it enters the human body.

In addition, turtles also include sea animals that are protected in the world. Reportedly when the turtle is extinct, then the future of marine life will be threatened. Ecosystem balance is gradually become a problem that we can not overcome.

On the other hand we can not blame the fisherman for granted. From my observations yesterday, they have not understood the importance of turtles for marine life. Turtles netted and damaged their nets. To fix the net they have to sell it.

Hopefully through this post, related departments and friends who are concerned with the marine ecosystem immediately intervened to socialize to the fishermen. I'm sure if they understand why turtles are protected, they will help keep their presence.

Let us take care of the sea of ​​the beloved island of Nias. Spirit!!!

Happy Sunday.