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Sea Turtles Get Caught In The Bycatch

April 28, 2013

(OCEANS) In a new study, Bryan Wallace and a team of researchers illustrate the relationship between sea turtle bycatch, (unwanted animals which are caught by fishing boats then discarded) and small-scale fisheries. Although there is little research backing bycatch and mortality rates in terms of endangered species like marine turtles, Wallace, in his research, learned that on average, the hardest places to be a sea turtle were in the East Pacific, Northwest, Southwest Atlantic, and Mediterranean. With such a vast number of sea turtles being killed in the bycatch of small-scale fisheries, it is critical for these small-scale fisheries to become a sustainable business. Read on to learn more about the informative study. — Global Animal

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Turtle Trek: The Final Frontier

April 9, 2013

(ANIMAL RESCUE) BALTIMORE — For three rare sea turtles, the journey home has certainly been a welcome one. In late 2012, Chet, Biff and Two-Bit, were unfortunately amongst a number of hypothermic sea turtles who washed ashore on various Massachusetts beaches. However, with help from the National Aquarium’s animal care facility in Fell’s Point, Baltimore, these three turtles have finally made their way back to the comfortable waters of sunny Florida. Continue reading below to find out more on Chet, Biff and Two-Bit’s reintroduction to their natural habitat. — Global Animal

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Thousands Of Baby Turtles Released (VIDEO)

December 18, 2012

(WILDLIFE CONSERVATION) BOLIVIA — In an attempt to boost the region’s turtle population and ultimately rescue the species, thousands of turtle hatchlings were recently released into a river in Bolivia. Because these animals are extensively hunted for their meat and eggs, South American turtle populations have drastically fallen due to excessive hunting. More than 120,000 Yellow-spotted Amazon River turtles and South American river turtles—which can reach up to a meter in length—were released into the Amazonian river as part of a project to eventually release 3.8 million baby turtles in Bolivia and Brazil. Take a look at these baby turtles take their first steps across the sand. — Global Animal

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Sea Turtle Let Off Hook, Rescued From Pirates

October 6, 2012

(ENDANGERED SPECIES) Rangers at Cocos Island in Costa Rica recently discovered an endangered green sea turtle hooked by fishermen. Fortunately, the turtle was released alive, though injured. While Cocos Island is, in fact, a national park, the rangers’ discovery suggests foul play in protected Pacific waters. Conservation officials say the incident draws attention to the threat of illegal long-line fishing. Read on to learn how endangered sea turtles are being placed in danger by the illegal shark fin trade and sign the petition to stop shark finning once and for all! — Global Animal

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Endangered Sea Turtles Pushed To Extinction

September 14, 2012

(ENDANGERED ANIMALS) HAWAII — The Center for Biological Diversity has created a petition against the National Marine Fisheries Service of Hawaii. The service has proposed the removal of the Green Sea Turtle’s protected status even though the species is still considered endangered. The goal is 20,000 signatures by the October 1 deadline and Hawaii’s sea turtles need your help. The loss of government protection will put the sea turtles at a greater risk of extinction. Continue reading and visit the link below to add your signature to the petition. — Global Animal

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Battered Sea Turtle Rushed To Hospital

September 3, 2012

(NATURAL DISASTERS) FLORIDA — American Airlines provided a free flight to a 123-pound endangered female hawksbill sea turtle blown ashore by Tropical Storm Isaac. She was found on the beach in St. Croix in poor condition, and was flown to a turtle hospital in the Florida Keys. Read below for more on this sea turtle rescue. — Global Animal 

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Hawaii Considers Hunting Endangered Honu

August 16, 2012

(ENDANGERED TURTLES) HAWAII — The U.S. federal fishery managers and the National Marine Fisheries Service announced that they will consider taking the threatened Hawaiian green sea turtle or “honu” off the endangered species list. This surprising news is in response to a petition filed by the Hawaii Civic Association that openly advocates the hunting and eating of the honu. Experts say the turtle’s numbers are steadily increasing but they are nowhere near reaching their official government recovery goals. — Global Animal 

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Turtle Protection Efforts Frustrate Shrimpers

August 2, 2012

(TURTLES) LOUISIANA — Shrimpers in the Gulf of Mexico are upset by the efforts taken to protect the endangered Kemp’s ridley turtles. The turtles often get caught in the shrimper’s nets and drown before they can be released. The federal government is asking shrimpers to install devices on their nets that are like a trap door for the turtles to escape out of. The shrimpers remain resistant to the change, claiming it will hurt their business. Read on for more on the difference of opinion between environmental conservationists and local shrimpers. — Global Animal 

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