Hulya Polat of the VOA Turkish Service spoke with Ms.Ozturk today about where the ships are and how they feel about their mission to Gaza.

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One of the many humanitarian workers on board three Turkish ships is Zehra Ozturk.

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In light of threats from the Israelis to block the flotilla of ships, Zehra Ozturk says she and her fellow pro-Palestinian activists from Turkey are not thinking about a blockade.

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Ozturk said the dolphins are attracted to the Bosphorus for the same reason many fishermen are.

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Once a week, Ozturk and Dede rent a small touring boat and set out into the Bosphorus.

NPR: Dolphins Dodge Danger in the Bosphorus Strait

"They are scared of humans and boats, " Ozturk said.

NPR: Dolphins Dodge Danger in the Bosphorus Strait