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Noelle and Darwinia are leather back turtles. Noelle’s and Darwinia’s environments are both being threatened. The waters around where they live are filled with oil and pollution. Scientists decided to track these turtles for many reasons. They want to observe their eating patterns and precise movements. Scientists want to help these turtles so they may continue breeding and not become endangered or threatened. “Sea turtles are the ancient mariners of the world”,  said Dr. Howard Rosenbaum, Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Ocean Giants Program. “Understanding broader migration patterns and use of the near shore habitat around their nesting beaches is a key component to their conservation.” If you would like to read more about these turtles click here.

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