The Department of Wildlife Conservation says that the reason for the death of sea turtles piled up on the west coast in recent days is due to an explosion in the sea.
The Wildlife Department stated that the said information was revealed during the post-mortem examinations conducted on the concerned sea turtle carcasses.
A report in this regard has also been submitted to the court.
The wildlife department said that the explosions in the ocean may have occurred due to the use of explosives for prohibited fishing methods.
There, the number of dead sea turtles piled up on the west coast from the 22nd till now is 25.
The outer shell of three more sea turtles has been severely damaged and the treatment of those animals has already started.
Shouldn’t there be an investigation of all fishing boats to ascertain who has used explosives which is illegal in SL waters ?