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The appearance of turtles at the Lough amenity has caused concerns https://fishbuddy.directory


Introduction Recently seven turtles were seen on the shores of The Lough in Cork and the public fears there might be a virus outbreak among the wildlife there soon. As humans are locked indoors due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, wildlife in different regions of the world has gotten some breathing space too. Dolphins were spotted in the canals of Venice, a puma was seen roaming freely in the streets of Santiago, deer were also seen wandering about in the streets of Japan, and Kangaroos came out in the streets of Sydney.

While this activity from the wildlife has spiked interest among the community worldwide, this particular group of turtles has caused fear among people. The general perception about the turtles lounging on the shores of the Lough’s island is that they were perhaps ‘unwanted’ pets.

The appearance of turtles has caused some excitement for the onlookers. Still, on the other hand, there are concerns that these turtles may pose some biosecurity hazards to the wildlife and to the community as well. A spokesperson stated that if these issues are real, then it is not fair on the ecosystem and is also not fair on the turtles. The release of affected turtles into the ecosystem is putting the whole ecosystem of the Lough at risk.


The appearance of turtles has caused some excitement for the onlookers. Still, on the other hand, there are concerns that these turtles may pose some biosecurity hazards to the wildlife and to the community as well. A spokesperson stated that if these issues are real, then it is not fair on the ecosystem and is also not fair on the turtles. The release of affected turtles into the ecosystem is putting the whole ecosystem of the Lough at risk.

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