Sea Turtles

Last year, I attended a meeting by the Marine Conservation Society in Stornoway. They highlighted the plight of marine turtles who come ashore or end up in fishermen's nets.

Among one of the activities that people can engage in to monitor the turtle's environment is spotting jellyfish. These creatures are the staple diet of some turtles that are found in British waters. Visit the MCS website for more details.

Today, news came through of a loggerhead turtle that had been found hypothermic and emaciated off the coast of the Isle of Skye, 50 miles south of Lewis. The creature was recovered from the sea and taken to the Sea Life Sanctuary in Oban. It will probably end up in a similar facility in Weymouth, Dorset (England). The picture shows two marine wildlife experts with the 66cm / 26 in turtle, a young male.