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Creatures from the Puglia lagoon – environmentalists protect the seahorses of Taranto


The College of Bari recognized a decline in the inhabitants of seahorses and sea cucumbers in Mar Piccolo

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Environmentalists in Italy try to protect a inhabitants of seahorses from poachers and air pollution.

The creatures dwell in a Puglia lagoon close to a decommissioned metal works referred to as the Mar Piccolo.

Marco Dadamo, Director of Palude La Vela Pure Reserve, stated: “The Mar Piccolo is an genuine treasure chest of biodiversity. Because of this, it was recognized as a Regional Pure Park by the Puglia Area in 2020. There are numerous crucial species in phrases of fauna and flora.”

Nevertheless, these species have been plundered by felony gangs since 2016, who’ve bought seahorses and sea cucumbers to markets in Asia. 

The College of Bari seen a worrying decline in the seahorse inhabitants and has begun work to protect the atmosphere.

For a full report on the seahorses of Taranto, watch the report above.

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