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Green Sea Turtle

Green Sea Turtle. By: Aubrey Close. General Information. Hatchlings 2 inches long and less than 1 Lb. (.055 Lb.) Adults 6 feet long and about 350 Lb. Found in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and along the southeastern coast mainly around Florida.

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Green Sea Turtle

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  1. Green Sea Turtle By: Aubrey Close

  2. General Information Hatchlings 2 inches long and less than 1 Lb. (.055 Lb.) Adults 6 feet long and about 350 Lb. Found in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and along the southeastern coast mainly around Florida. Carnivorous as hatchlings, herbivores as adults. Nesting season between June and September

  3. Why are they endangered Harvesting Accidental capture Fibropapillomatosis Over-development and erosion Artificial lighting Shading Marinas and docks Beach use Boat accidents Pollution

  4. How are they protected Endangered Species Act Protected beaches Devices that prevent them from being caught

  5. How I could help save the species Recycle and dispose of trash properly Report poachers or sellers Help or donate to a conservation

  6. Sources • http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/turtles/green.htm • http://www.earlham.edu/~klostma/greenseaturtle.htm • http://www.earthtrust.org/wlcurric/turtles.html • http://www.seaturtlenet.com/GreenSeaturtle/ • http://www.kimberleywild.com.au/gallery.htm • http://scienceguy288.wordpress.com/2008/03/22/other-trip-3-tortuguero-costa-rica/?referer=sphere_related_content/ • http://greenjersey.org/2008/04/24/sand-and-slop-at-jersey-shore/ • http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/VHS/reptiles/turtles/green-sea-turtle/green_sea_turtle.htm • http://www.marinesanctuariesmedia.com/product.php?product_id=326

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