Ruby, the juvenile Olive Ridley turtle, was found next to our wedding champa tangled in a plastic jute sack, which had become wrapped tightly around her front flipper and neck.

At Gili Veshi, we are often asked how to distinguish between the different types of rays. The main groups are stingrays, eagle rays and manta rays. All are cartilaginous fish closely related to the shark.

So you’ve made the switch from plastic bottles to reusable water bottles. You refuse plastic bags when you go shopping and instead bring a reusable one. You actively request for a straw not to be put in your drink when you order one…… now what?