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Endangered sea turtles are laying eggs at record pace on the US coast

Baby sea turtles crawl to the sea following their release after treatment at the Sea Turtle Rescue Center (DEKAMER) at Iztuzu Beach near Dalyan in Mugla province, Turkey, August 25, 2018. REUTERS/Umit Bektas  SEARCH "BEKTAS TURTLES" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. - RC198FF853E0

A majority of the factors that led to their endangered status are human influenced. Image: REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Sophie Hirsh
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 Nesting site locations and classification are based on several sources: Sea Turtles – A Complete Guide to Thier Biology, Behavior, and Conservation by James Spotila, 2004; The Worldwide Distribution of Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches, Center for Marine Conservation, 1981; and from SWOT.
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