Saving Greek Sea Turtles from Extinction
By deTraci Regula, About.com
Preparing for the Turtle Nesting Season
Volunteers prepare a beach for turtle nesting season
Copyright Katelios Group; used by permission
In May, when the beginning of the turtle nesting season is approaching, turtle rescue volunteers get everything ready for the turtles. This includes cleaning the beaches used by sea turtles and placing markers along the back of the beach in order to locate turtle nests.
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- Getting Ready for the Turtles
- Preparing for the Turtle Nesting Season
- Patrolling the Turtle Beaches
- Sea Turtle Spotting
- Measuring the Turtle Nests
- Relocating Sea Turtle Nests
- Educating the Public on Saving Sea Turtles
- Baby Turtles Make Their Way to the Sea
- Excavating a Sea Turtle Nest
- 10 Things You Can Do To Help Save Greek Sea Turtles
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