New Jersey University Caring for 826 Rescued Baby Turtles
Over 800 baby diamondback terrapins have been brought to Stockton University after being washed into storm drains in Ocean City. The turtles are emerging from their nests, which they overwinter in, and are trying to make their way to the bay. But curbs leading to storm drains are impeding their progress, fortunately the University is ready to help get these little ones started right.
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Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
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Miscellany
China: Dead and dying non-native turtles set free for merit fished from drains
China: ‘Mercy release’ leads to ill fate for Hong Kong turtles
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Photo from Lester Block/Stockton University.
