Critter News

JUNE 16, 2010

Here's an article about the potential impacts on sea turtles, many starting to show up dead or sick. Tags: 2010 oil spill sea turtles Gulf of Mexico. Each day, I'm having a harder and harder time wrapping my mind around the enormity of this disaster and its ecological impacts.

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Critter News

MAY 3, 2010

According to this article, "at least 25 sea turtles have washed up dead on Mississippi beaches over the past few days, according to multiple media reports. So far, there is no evidence that the oil spill killed the turtles, but tests are ongoing." The web page also has a video.

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Critter News

AUGUST 30, 2009

Five of the world’s seven sea turtle species inhabit the Bahamas, and previously it was legal to kill any sea turtle species found there except one, the hawksbill. Tags: turtles Bahamas endangered species. About time. Now, they are all protected.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

This is a little late, so I am sure they have grown by now, but just look at how adorable these little sea turtles are! I adore turtles, and am happy to know that SeaWorld Orlando saved these hatchlings from Hurricane Bill. Tiny Turtles originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 11, 2009. Photo by SeaWorld.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 16, 2010

SeaWorld aquarist Jenny Albert covers up a “cold stunned” endangered green turtle to keep the animal warm at SeaWorld’s Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. This influx of turtles gives the park’s Sea Turtle Rescue Program more than 1,000 turtles rescued since its inception in 1980. The SeaWorld team does great work!

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Critter News

APRIL 25, 2010

A six-year donates his life savings to help sick sea turtles at the Florida Aquarium. Tags: nice story florida. It was only $53.50 (the kid's only six!), but I hope it's the first step to a long life of love and compassion for all living things.

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Critter News

MAY 11, 2010

But why did 60 dead endangered turtles wash up over three weeks? Still, though, 60 sea turtles over 3 weeks? Tags: dead animals marine life marine animals 2010 oil spill. But so far, it looks like the oil spill is not to blame. And what about the dead dolphin? Seems like an awful lot.

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