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For the First Time, Scientists Tag a Loggerhead Sea Turtle off U.S. West Coast

Data from the satellite tag should help scientists understand what habitats loggerheads use and how to more effectively protect this endangered species.
May 06, 2015 - Feature Story ,
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Sea Turtles Rescued from the Cold

A record number of sea turtles have stranded after being cold-stunned this fall. The Sea Turtle Stranding Network is bringing them in from the cold.
December 23, 2014 - Podcast ,
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Sea Turtle Skeletons Hold Clues for Conservation

The bones of sea turtles have annual rings like those found in trees, and chemical markers within them give scientists a detailed view of the animal's life history.
October 30, 2014 - Feature Story ,
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Satellite Tags Reveal How Animals See the Ocean

An interview with NOAA Fisheries scientist Jeffrey Polovina.
September 04, 2014 - Feature Story ,
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Underwater Robots Search for Sea Turtles

Scientists test out a new tool for keeping track of endangered populations of sea turtles: submersible robots with side-scan sonar.
June 19, 2014 - Feature Story ,
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For Rescued Sea Turtle Eggs, A Chance at Survival

NOAA Fisheries veterinarian, Brian Stacy, describes a very unusual attempt to rescue the eggs of a sea turtle that was hit and killed by a boat.
June 08, 2014 - Podcast ,
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Secret Route of Sea Turtles Revealed for First Time

Scientists recently mapped the migration routes of baby loggerhead sea turtles for the first time. It took four scientists and one manicurist to make this breakthrough possible.
March 11, 2014 - Feature Story ,
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The Keratin Connection: A Breakthrough in Sea Turtle Research

Experts with very different backgrounds join forces to protect endangered sea turtles.
May 16, 2013 - Podcast ,
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