Besting Record For Green Sea Turtles In Florida
With more than 12,000 nests on the coasts of Florida, Green sea turtles has set a new record for this year. Still in the Consevration category, learn more about the release of Fabio and about two surprisingly release of leather back sea turtles. Read more about “Memorializing loved ones” at the Galapagos Tortoise Conservation Center. Finally, if you are having a bad day, that short video clip in Miscellaneous will cheer you up !
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
After 4 months of rehabilitation, Fabio The loggerhead sea turtle will return to the ocean
A 6-foot leatherback sea turtle has been rescued in Maine by the U.S. Coast Guard
Another 500-pound leatherback sea turtle found stranded will be released into the ocean
More than 12,000 nests was counted so far this season for Green sea turtles on the Atlantic Coast at the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge in Florida
Education
Galapagos Tortoise Conservation Center : The large silver plaque on the front wall stands as a memorial
Crime & Punishment
A man was arrested for trying to sell 4 snapping turtles to a Chinese grocer in Limon
Miscellaneous
And if you are having a bad day, please watch this video of a baby sea turtle
Did You Know…
While most sea turtles warm themselves by swimming close to the surface of shallow waters, it is believed that the Eastern Pacific green turtle will actually bask in the sun on lands
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Photo from Marine Science Center
