Sea turtle research

Sea turtles are tagged, weighed, measured, checked for disease and parasites, and a DNA sample taken before being released back into the water.

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Save sea turtles on the Great Barrier Reef
Save sea turtles on the Great Barrier Reef
Australia  Animals
This project allows researchers in Queensland, Australia to check endangered sea turtles for disease and track population trends. Work will occur in areas with high growth potential and little to no baseline data; this information will help us protect sea turtle populations on the Great Barrier Reef. project reportread updates from the field
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