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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Dolphin and Turtle Sculpture, Paleochora

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Dolphin and Turtle Sculpture, Paleochora

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Dolphin and Turtle Sculpture, Paleochora

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Andreas

May 28, 2024

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Located on the waterfront in Paleochora.

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Thomas

June 4, 2024

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The sculpture is also meant as a memorial. The sea here has changed radically in recent years. Dolphins are rarely seen anymore. Over twenty years ago, they still came to the coast regularly and a few years ago there were boat tours to watch dolphins. This tourist offer has since been discontinued due to a lack of dolphins. Turtles are also becoming increasingly rare. Climate change can also be clearly seen in the sea and only humans have the power to do something about it.

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Javier_DD

June 13, 2024

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The sculpture is a gift from the sculptor Gerhard Stelzhammer to the municipality of Paleochora, which covered the costs for materials, transport and installation.

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