Green Sea Turtle in Northern Great Barrier Reef (IMAGE)

NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region

Green Sea Turtle in Northern Great Barrier Reef

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A green sea turtle returns to the water following examination by researchers. A new study finds that green sea turtle colonies in the northern Great Barrier Reef are producing almost all female hatchlings.

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Michael Jensen/NOAA Fisheries

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