Happy #WorldTurtleDay 🐢

A few of my favorite sea turtle encounters from dives around the world — calm, graceful, and always unforgettable subjects underwater.

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World Turtle Day - Scuba Hank NYC

World Turtle Day was established in 2000 by the American Tortoise Rescue to highlight the conservation of turtle and tortoise habitats. The day encourages individuals to protect these reptiles and celebrates their global significance. Through various activities such as donning turtle costumes and engaging in local initiatives, people show hands-on commitment to the welfare of turtles. Educational institutions benefit from resources provided for crafting engaging lessons on turtle conservation, nurturing awareness among the younger generation.

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Can you identify all 7 sea turtle species?

I put together a visual sea turtle identification guide covering the key details divers and ocean lovers can use — shell shape, scutes, head scales, range, and more.

Read the full guide:
https://scubahanknyc.com/sea-turtle-identification-guide/

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Sea Turtle Identification Guide: All 7 Species

Can you tell a Green from a Hawksbill? Master sea turtle identification with this field guide, featuring ID keys and original underwater footage.

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9 sea turtles were rescued from a mass stranding. One was so rare that scientists ran a DNA test

Scientists at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center were pleasantly surprised when Earl Grey the sea turtle came under their care.

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…The center said the decision will also hurt the populations of #SeaTurtles, #WhoopingCranes & other #endangered #wildlife. The advocacy group challenged the Tuesday meeting in court, but a judge ruled last week that the meeting could go forward.

Environmental advocates blasted the committee’s unanimous approval of the exemption.

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