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Saving Greek Sea Turtles from Extinction

By deTraci Regula, About.com

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Preparing for the Turtle Nesting Season

Volunteers prepare a beach on Kefalonia

Volunteers prepare a beach for turtle nesting season

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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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