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Rescuing Sea Turtles from the Cold

By Communications and Publishing January 2018 (approx.)
A USGS scientist measures a rescued sea turtle while in a boat
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USGS scientist Margaret Lamont measures a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle recovered from the cold waters of St. Joseph Bay. Rescued sea turtles are weighed, measured andmarked with an identifier, and are examined to determine if they need medical attention. Photo by USGS. 

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Public Domain.