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Galapagos Sea Lions Mutilated

Posted on March 31, 2002 by Stephan Whelan
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“At least 35 sea lions in Ecuador’s Galapagos islands were found dead in July, on the beaches of San Cristobal Island, where hunting and fishing is prohibited. Their skulls had been cracked and their genitals removed, presumably to be sold in Asian markets as an aphrodisiac. “

About Stephan Whelan

Stephan is the Founder of DeeperBlue.com. His passion for the underwater world started early years with a try-dive in a hotel pool that soon formulated into a passion he pursued in all his spare time. He is a BSAC trained Dive Leader and has completed over 1,500 dives as well as enjoying Freediving (a personal best of 28m Constant Weight and a 4 minute breath-hold).

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