Loggerhead Hatchling (IMAGE)

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Loggerhead Hatchling

Caption

This is a loggerhead hatchling entering the sea. Only 1 of 1000 freshly hatched sea turtles is thought to survive until adulthood. This makes it important to protect every adult turtle and ensure that injured individuals receive optimal care and are quickly released.

Credit

Michael Stachowitsch

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