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Thousands of thin Cape fur seals die on West Coast beaches

Starvation caused by overfishing is thought to be a major culprit but investigations are ongoing

Sheree Bega

Wounded: This Cape fur sale was injured after getting entangled in a plastic fishing line or net. Photo: Tess Gridley

Plastic pollution causes horrific injuries to Cape fur seals in two Namibian colonies

Discarded fishing gear is the main culprit

Sheree Bega