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Kemp's ridley hatchlings

Follow these links to more information on sea turtles or on the Sea Turtle Science and Recovery program at Padre Island National Seashore.  The articles are grouped by years. 

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2008

First Leatherback found since 1930's in the Gulf Coast  Don't miss this fascinaitng short article, follow this link.

2007

Holiday in the National Parks Celebrated at the White House.Kay Barnebey, a Rockport Artist known for her paintings of sea turtles was invited

Record Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests found this year-Corpus Christi Caller Times-September 3, 2007

Dash of the Tiny Turtles Corpus Christi Caller-Times -- June 14, 2007

The Season for Sea Turtles New York Times -- June 8, 2007

Kemp's ridley getting help with comeback  www.mysanantonio.com -- May 12, 2007

Volunteers play role in saving endangered turtles www.mysantonio.com -- May 10, 2007

2006

Hatching Hope - March, 2006

2005           

Help Save the Turtles - July 23, 2005

450 sea turtles released into Gulf of Mexico - July 15, 2005