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KaÅŸ, Turkey fighting to protect the sea

Scuba divers in the Mediterranean resort town KaÅŸ are anxious about the future of the sea and have called on authorities to preserve the underwater natural and historical treasures by establishing effective coordination between divers and the tourism industry.
Harald Apelt
Kas harbour
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   |   08-15-2008
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KaÅŸ, near Antalya, is called by some the diving capital of Turkey. It is acknowledged to be among the first 50 most important scuba- diving spots of the world by many leading underwater magazines. Reefs, caves, tunnels and canyons that are ornamented with rich flora and fauna, as well as ancient and modern wrecks and remains of ancient civilizations await divers, meanwhile patiently and quietly serving as nests for endangered species of fish. Lucky divers may also be able to see protected wildlife like Caretta carettas or the Mediterranean seal (monakus-monakus).

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