Fishing nets plague Leatherbacks

Studies done on the turtles’ whereabouts during the season show that there is a large congregation of turtles which stay around the north and east coastlines of Trinidad and Tobago. Therefore, sources said yesterday, the authorities must consider additional protective measures for them in the marine environment. A first order of business should be creating gateways for these turtles to come ashore when they have to lay their eggs. This can be achieved by declaring certain areas in the waters as no fishing zones, so that fishing nets will not be an impediment.