In August this year, it will be seven years since I filmed my viral video, where I documented the removal of a plastic straw from an olive ridley turtle's nose.
Ever since the video has started an entire movement and has motivated many people all over the world to start using less (single-use) plastics, which makes me very happy and hopeful.
During the week of June 8th to 16th each year, we are celebrating our sea turtles and people can learn about these magnificent creatures, their biology, the threats they are facing, and the many efforts that are made to conserve them by following the hashtag #seaturtleweek.
In honour of Sea Turtle Week, and in particular Olive Ridley Turtle Day on June 11th, I created a commented version of my viral video. Hadn't watched it in a while....still painful to watch.
For those of you that are committed to change after having watched the video, I encourage you to visit [ Ссылка ] and sign the pledge to stop using single-use plastic.
The book "One Turtle's Last Straw" by Elisa Boxer can be purchased as
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*THESE ARE AFFILIATE LINKS, MEANING I GET A COMMISSION IF YOU DECIDE TO MAKE A PURCHASE THROUGH MY LINKS, AT NO COST TO YOU. THIS IS HOW I FINANCE MY CONSERVATION WORK.
Video Credit and Copyright: Christine Figgener
Original Viral Video 👉[ Ссылка ]
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You can see other rescues here on this channel:
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Given our knowledge of the scarcity of sea turtle rehab facilities and lack of expert care for injured sea turtles in Costa Rica, the decision we are usually facing is either leaving the animal as is or trying to help as much as we can by removing obstructing objects.
As biologists, we don't actively seek out injured wildlife, but our research happens to position us at the front lines of reality looking at the detrimental effects of human impact on wildlife.
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If you like my work and you want to help me continue saving sea turtles, consider becoming a monthly supporter over the Milywire platform (a Patreon for conservationists)!
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I cannot do it without your help. It only takes 500 of you, who can spare a fancy coffee per month, to make a real change.
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Contact Email: christine.figgener@aggienetwork.com
Christine Figgener, PhD
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