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Turtles

Turtles have been around since the age of the dinosaurs. The earliest known turtle dates back 215 million years. They are one of the oldest reptile groups, more ancient even than lizards and snakes. Over 300 species are alive today, but some are highly endangered of going extinct.
May 30 2008

How to save the sea turtles

Are your shrimp turtle-safe?

Hawksbill Sea TurtleHave you ever asked your seafood waiter for turtle-safe shrimp?  If not, now may be a good time to start.  Why?  Fishing nets used all around the world ensnare and kill sea turtles.  Many U.S.-based ships use turtle escape hatches, a type of Turtle-Excluder Dervice, which give the turtles an escape path.  However, most foreign-based ships don't.  The result?  150,000 endangered sea turtles are at risk of being killed each year.  How to save the sea turtles? ...

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