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TURTLE TRACKS: Beach obstructions deadly for our sea turtles

June 3, 2022
By Tonya Bramlage
Gasparilla Island sea turtles have other issues to overcome in addition to predation. Beachgoers pose a unique and specific threat to sea turtles by leaving assorted items behind. When a turtle patroller sees something such as an abandoned umbrella or an unattended chair, the item is then tagged with a note letting the owner know […]

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