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Man Buys Turtles From Food Market And Releases Them Back To The Sea
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Man Buys Turtles From Food Market And Releases Them Back To The Sea

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Two lovely sea turtles meant to end up as a fine meal in Papua New Guinea were luckily spared. Arron Culling and his co-worker Mark bought them from a local food market and released them back to where they belong – the sea.

“Found these at the local market,” Culling wrote on Facebook on Friday. “Got them for 50 bucks drove 5km up the road and let them go.” These aren’t the first turtles that Culling and his co-worker have saved. They’ve already rescued about 10.

There’re seven different species of sea turtles in the world and nearly all of them are endangered because marine turtle fishing is still legal in most areas.

More info: Facebook (h/t: thedodo)

“Found these at the local market”

“Got them for 50 bucks drove 5km up the road and let them go”

These aren’t the first turtles that Culling and his co-worker have saved

They’ve already rescued about 10!

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Herbert Nenenger
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It really bothers me, too. Here in the U.S., we have people that pick up the stuff you can see so it "looks" nice; however, there are billions of tons of trash floating around in the ocean that turtles are much more likely to get hung up on. That's worse.

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BenjaminGarrett
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice idea, but whether the turtles are eaten, kept as pets, or released doesn't change the fact that you're still buying from that trade and sustaining it. If this is meant to work towards ending turtle fishing, then it might not be the best solution.

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DebraMoore
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better than doing nothing at all, yes? I did the same thing when in Belize and never thought of it as anything other than getting the animals back out to sea.

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JohanJoubert
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bless him for trying, a pity the beach is so polluted and they will most likely be caught again because there is a market for them. Humans are sick.

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NataliaMesa
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, he is doing nothing. They will catch them again tomorrow. He is just making profits for those who sell them.

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AnnaChan
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If these sea turtles are endangered then why are they allowed to sell them. Shouldn't that be against the law?

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StephenieDriedger
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Buying the turtles supports the business of capturing them in the first place. Fight the company selling them instead.

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DenaGomez
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You never know the complete effects of an act. It's possible he said something to the store owners that stuck with them. We have to trust in the good and do what we can when we get a chance. Maybe someone with power was watching. I know many are saying I'm dreaming. Maybe so, but I can't live any other way.

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JudyDowney
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel this is a wonderful story...sometimes you just have to follow your gut, and this man did just that.

susanna avatar
susanna
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From Canada here with love to you for saving the turtles, amazing

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NanciLucey
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for him as it is the right thing to do and I hope he keeps it up. It doesn't make much of an impact but at least it saves a few turtle lives. Very commendable!

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KarinMorris
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a filthy place, check out all the cans on the beach. Im very proud of the man that bought and released the turtles though, thats so awesome

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HeleRourke
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like very much your rescue story's and the brave understanding people who make it possible to give another chance to the different species that they assist

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EllaNikolaeva
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I only can say that this man makes our world a nicer place to live. Amazing...

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Nathen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If only more people would stop thinking of animals as food

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PaulKwiatkowski
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

good now remove the traitor from the whitehouse and throw it back to hell

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DannyBaliss
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a shame they're so endangered. I wish they multiplied and grew faster, because they make they prettiest boots

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PhilBrandt
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somehow, turtle hunting must be outlawed the world around. We cannot be the only country that bars messing with and killing turtles.

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DaveNicholson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it but unfortunately it doesn't stop the problem. If the men keep selling them, they will keep fishing for them. Education!

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DorothyShea
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love seeing these turtles walking back into the ocean! God bless Arron and friend Mark. Reminds me of a celeb who ordered live Maine lobster at a seaside restaurant, only to take it along the pier and drop it back in the water! Happy happy!

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ChristopherSpencer
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In their weakened state, they probably got eaten the moment he released them.

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PatrickMillet
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

other people have commented on this, but regardless of whether he releases or eats them, he is legitimizing the sale of turtles by giving his money to poachers. He is surely well-intentionned, but as long as fishermen can make money off of capturing turtles, they will do it.

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Martin
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pointless. In that part of the world turtles are dinner.

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Herbert Nenenger
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It really bothers me, too. Here in the U.S., we have people that pick up the stuff you can see so it "looks" nice; however, there are billions of tons of trash floating around in the ocean that turtles are much more likely to get hung up on. That's worse.

Load More Replies...
jackparrot avatar
BenjaminGarrett
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice idea, but whether the turtles are eaten, kept as pets, or released doesn't change the fact that you're still buying from that trade and sustaining it. If this is meant to work towards ending turtle fishing, then it might not be the best solution.

shiboof avatar
DebraMoore
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better than doing nothing at all, yes? I did the same thing when in Belize and never thought of it as anything other than getting the animals back out to sea.

Load More Replies...
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JohanJoubert
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bless him for trying, a pity the beach is so polluted and they will most likely be caught again because there is a market for them. Humans are sick.

nataliamesag avatar
NataliaMesa
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, he is doing nothing. They will catch them again tomorrow. He is just making profits for those who sell them.

annabananachan avatar
AnnaChan
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If these sea turtles are endangered then why are they allowed to sell them. Shouldn't that be against the law?

sajou22 avatar
StephenieDriedger
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Buying the turtles supports the business of capturing them in the first place. Fight the company selling them instead.

552e7061ba739 avatar
DenaGomez
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You never know the complete effects of an act. It's possible he said something to the store owners that stuck with them. We have to trust in the good and do what we can when we get a chance. Maybe someone with power was watching. I know many are saying I'm dreaming. Maybe so, but I can't live any other way.

Load More Replies...
iggy1995 avatar
JudyDowney
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel this is a wonderful story...sometimes you just have to follow your gut, and this man did just that.

susanna avatar
susanna
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From Canada here with love to you for saving the turtles, amazing

nanci-d-lucey avatar
NanciLucey
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for him as it is the right thing to do and I hope he keeps it up. It doesn't make much of an impact but at least it saves a few turtle lives. Very commendable!

karin-morris-75 avatar
KarinMorris
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a filthy place, check out all the cans on the beach. Im very proud of the man that bought and released the turtles though, thats so awesome

horsetrip avatar
HeleRourke
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like very much your rescue story's and the brave understanding people who make it possible to give another chance to the different species that they assist

ella_nikolaeva_3 avatar
EllaNikolaeva
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I only can say that this man makes our world a nicer place to live. Amazing...

kaldelgeist avatar
Nathen
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If only more people would stop thinking of animals as food

paulkwiatkowski avatar
PaulKwiatkowski
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

good now remove the traitor from the whitehouse and throw it back to hell

dannybaliss avatar
DannyBaliss
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a shame they're so endangered. I wish they multiplied and grew faster, because they make they prettiest boots

phil_5 avatar
PhilBrandt
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somehow, turtle hunting must be outlawed the world around. We cannot be the only country that bars messing with and killing turtles.

elakiri avatar
DaveNicholson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it but unfortunately it doesn't stop the problem. If the men keep selling them, they will keep fishing for them. Education!

goldvole avatar
DorothyShea
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love seeing these turtles walking back into the ocean! God bless Arron and friend Mark. Reminds me of a celeb who ordered live Maine lobster at a seaside restaurant, only to take it along the pier and drop it back in the water! Happy happy!

christophspencer avatar
ChristopherSpencer
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In their weakened state, they probably got eaten the moment he released them.

claudepatrickmillet avatar
PatrickMillet
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

other people have commented on this, but regardless of whether he releases or eats them, he is legitimizing the sale of turtles by giving his money to poachers. He is surely well-intentionned, but as long as fishermen can make money off of capturing turtles, they will do it.

martinw avatar
Martin
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pointless. In that part of the world turtles are dinner.

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