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Hypothermic turtle rescued in B.C. waters in first sighting since 2015

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When B.C. marine scientist Anna Hall encountered a very lost loggerhead turtle in waters near Victoria over the weekend, she knew it faced a grim fate at sea. “The turtle would not have survived,” said Hall, principal scientist at consulting group Sea View Marine Sciences. “Had the turtle stayed in the ocean, either it would have … Read more

WHO warns against misuse of antibiotics

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday said Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) may lead to an estimated 10 million deaths by 2050 if actions are not taken to reduce its burden. The global health body also said AMR is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. The Technical Officer of AMR at … Read more