Turtles face floating plastic threat


Off they go: Baby turtles making their way into the open sea after being released at the beach in Teluk Bahang.

BALIK PULAU: To a turtle, a plastic bag floating at sea looks exactly like jellyfish.

Slow-moving and rich in collagen, jellyfish make for a wonderful meal for turtles, which are immune to jellyfish stings.

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