USGS Scientist Cleared to Handle Rare Sea Turtles
Published Date: 7/21/2025
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Kristen Hart from the U.S. Geological Survey got permission to study four types of sea turtles: green, Kemp's ridley, loggerhead, and hawksbill. This research will help us learn more about these endangered turtles and protect them better. The permit lets her safely handle these turtles for science, with no extra costs or deadlines mentioned.
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