There are local expectations that the Body will announce considerable concessions in the terms of the Presidential Decree where it regards the level of environmental protection and development restrictions within the National Park boundaries. Compensatory arrangements proposed by the Government are not those hoped for by the local population. During the summer 2000 research of the Mediterranean Association to Save The Sea Turtles, green turtles have been observed covered with a calcareous material on their shells, heads and extremities. Kazanli is the second most important green turtle nesting beach in the Mediterranean. No news stories this issue.
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