Sea Turtles: Ancient Creatures Faced with Modern Challenges
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In this "Marine Biology in 5 Minutes" episode, we kick off our special series on sea turtles, exploring their incredible history, vital role in marine ecosystems, and the modern challenges they face. From their ancient migratory journeys to the threats posed by climate change and plastic pollution, discover how these remarkable creatures have survived for millions of years and what we can do to protect them today. Websites for Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts: ⁠⁠https://conserveturtles.org⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/sea-turtle⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.turtle-foundation.org/en/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oceanicsociety.org/our-work/sea-turtle-conservation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.seeturtles.org⁠⁠
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