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Endangered Ocean: Sea Turtles

2 minutes 40 seconds

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Sea turtles have been around since the time of the dinosaurs, but today these beautiful creatures have many man-made threats from destruction of their beach habitat to marine debris and poaching. Conservation organizations, communities, and scientists are all working together to help sea turtles turn the tide. Part of the "Endangered Ocean" series.

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Runtime: 2 minutes 40 seconds

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Endangered Ocean
Episode 1
2 minutes 25 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Episode 2
2 minutes 18 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Episode 3
2 minutes 14 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Endangered Ocean
Episode 4
2 minutes 40 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Endangered Ocean
Episode 6
2 minutes 24 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Endangered Ocean
Episode 7
2 minutes 37 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12