The ocean is like a mother. It gives everything it can. But presently it needs our help. For instance, Bulusan pawikans' (marine turtles) nesting sites are totally annihilated after decades of unabated poaching. Furthermore, the pawikans migrating to forage in Bulusan's offshores most often end up as 'sumsuman' (accompanying food during drinking sprees), a common knowledge among locals.
Two poachers were reported to be caught last year (2011) and released several months later probably on bail.
Marine turtles are endangered species protected by R.A. 9147 or The Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act and CITES.
Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines
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