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Nearly 1,000 runners and walkers hit the beach to help endangered and threatened sea turtles during Mote’s 27th Run for the Turtles on Saturday, April 6, on Siesta Public Beach.The Run, which includes a 5K sanctioned...
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Sea turtle season is almost upon us and soon the Florida beaches will be filled with sea turtles coming ashore at night to build their nests. Remember to be mindful of the nests and do not disturb the turtle, nest...
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There are six species of sea turtles which are protected by the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Florida’s protected turtles include green, loggerhead, leatherback, hawksbill and Kemp‘s ridley. All of these species nest annually on beaches...
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The wildlife found in the waters surrounding the state of Florida are just amazing, mysterious and just plain fascinating. The waters surrounding the state is one of the top reasons why travelers choose Florida as their vacation destination. Turtle nesting...
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New research published in the journal JRSM Short Reports on Feb. 5, 2013, indicates that human contact with captive sea turtles can pose a serious health risk to people.The research was based on a case study of the Cayman...
Read more I do not often review self-published books, but this one is an exception. Tropical Greed: A Kristen Maroney Mystery by Suan LaDue is a short but very enjoyable novel. I liked the author’s writing style, which made...
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The Maryland Native Plant Society is offering a field trip to the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 2. The hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will explore the arboretum and learn...
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Indonesian police have confiscated 33 endangered sea turtles believed to be headed for local restaurants on the resort island of Bali.Bali police spokesman Col. Hariadi said Monday that the turtles were seized from a boat off the coast. He...
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In the largest transport of rescued turtles in the New England Aquarium's 40-year history, a U.S. Coast Guard plane loaded with dozens of endangered sea turtles recovering from hypothermia were flown from Massachusetts to Florida.The...
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My family went to Reef Fest 2012 at Coral World and Coki Beach this Sunday, November 18. Admission to the park was free for the day, a generous donation by the park’s owner. All the...
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