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10 Tremendous Turtle Facts

Sea turtles are amazing creatures. To celebrate Sea Turtle Week, check out these tremendous turtle facts to learn something new.
June 15, 2020 - Feature Story ,
National
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Sea Turtle Week 2020: Celebrating Sea Turtle Conservation

Conserving and protecting sea turtles is a part of our core mission at NOAA Fisheries.
June 15, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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Celebrating Sea Turtle Week 2020

A message from Donna Wieting, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources for Sea Turtle Week June 15-19, 2020.
June 10, 2020 - Leadership Message ,
National
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Rare Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Nest Discovered on Oʻahu

Researchers record the sixth olive ridley sea turtle nest in the Hawaiian Islands in three decades, thanks to quick reporting by members of the public!
October 08, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
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Illuminated Nets Could Provide A Brighter Future For Sea Turtles

Illuminated gillnets are helping reduce bycatch of protected species like sea turtles.
June 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
National
International
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