The LA Times reported that an Assembly bill has been proposed that would make the endangered Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle the official California State Marine Reptile. The bill would also declare Oct. 15 Western Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle Conservation Day and encourage schools to teach about the turtles. Read more at: Endangered turtle may become California’s official marine reptile – latimes.com.
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The leatherback is the largest, deepest diving, and most amazing of all sea turtles and it depends on healthy oceans. These sea turtles deserve more recognition, protection, and the increased awareness that will result by naming them the official marine reptile of our magnificent state!
Support this historic effort with the group who started it, the Sea Turtle Restoration Project
http://www.seaturtles.org
I am available to speak to your school, group, or club with an audience of 50 or more about leatherback biology, ecology, and conservation challenges. Contact me at http://www.seaturtles.org!
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By: Chris Pincetich, Ph.D. on March 5, 2012
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Wonderful to hear.
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By: Jacqueline Deely on March 2, 2012
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And the state is billions of dollars in debt, unemployment is still at 10%, companies are leaving the state due to the high tax burden and unfriendly business environment, and all our incompetent legislators can do is spend time on this. Whatever.
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By: Russel Ray Photos on March 2, 2012
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