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For 20 years, Comoros had only 1 national park. It’s now creating 5 more

Source
Mongabay (India)

Publication Date
2022-05-31

Before the inhabitants of Itsamia in Comoros decided to intervene, turtles arriving to nest on its beaches drew villagers from neighboring hamlets. Anywhere from 10 to 30 green sea turtles were captured every day for their meat. That was in 1991. Today, the village is famous for its annual turtle festival that attracts visitors from near and far.

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https://news.mongabay.com/2022/05/for-20-years-comoros-had-only-1-national-park-its-now-creating-5-more/