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Gulf Islands National Seashore
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Did You Know?
Of the seven species of sea turtles, four species nest at Gulf Islands National Seashore. Sea turtle hatchlings instinctively head for areas of brighter light. Artificial lighting causes thousands of hatchling deaths each year.
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Last Updated: May 09, 2007 at 09:20 EST |