What to do if you find baby sea turtles washed ashore because of tropical weather
With Tropical Storm Eta crashing into the Florida coast and causing sea levels to rise, more and more hatchling sea turtles are being washed ashore. The Sea Turtle Preservation Society gives tips on what to do if you find a hatchling turtle on a beach.
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Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
Peru: Thousands of baby turtles released into Peruvian Amazon river
United States: Sea Turtle Hospital sees increasing number of injured turtles
Crime & Punishment
Worldwide: Interpol’s Global Operation Seizes Tons of Smuggled Wildlife Species
Ecology
Australia: Purple swamphen and eastern long-necked turtle re-emerge in parts of Shoalhaven
Miscellany
Australia: Boy’s drawing of sharks circling turtles inspires community to take action on ocean plastics
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Photo from Brevard Zoo.
