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Archie Carr. By: Caroline Key 1 st Period, B Day. Picture of Archie Carr. ("Saltchef"). Occupation. Archie Car was… A scientific and nature writer (He published 10 books including The Windward Road) A professor of zoology at the University of Florida
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Archie Carr By: Caroline Key 1st Period, B Day
Picture of Archie Carr ("Saltchef")
Occupation Archie Car was… • A scientific and nature writer (He published 10 books including The Windward Road) • A professor of zoology at the University of Florida • A pioneering conservationist (Especially wanted to conserve and protect sea turtles) ("Dep.State.Fl.Us")
Contributions • Founder and Scientific Director of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation (Helps to save sea turtles in Tortuguero, Costa Rica) • Directed the US Navy’s “Operation Green Turtle,” which distributed green turtle eggs from Tortuguero to remote beaches. • Dedicated his life to preserving the creatures and wildlife native to Florida. ("Dep.State.Fl.Us")
Citations "Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge." Saltchef. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Sep 2012. <http://www.saltchef.com/catch_fish/FL/Indian_River/national_state_parks. html>. "Pioneers of Environmental Protection." Dep.State.Fl.Us. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Sep 2012. <http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/kids/pioneers/a_carr.htm>.