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211: Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Mote Marine Labs in Sarasota helps protects sea turtles through research and treatment.

Aired 08/11/2016 | Rating NR

WEDU Quest

211: Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Clip: Season 2 Episode 11 | 8m 11sVideo has Closed Captions

Mote Marine Labs in Sarasota helps protects sea turtles through research and treatment.

Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota has been monitoring sea turtle nests for 34 years, and its Sea Turtle Conservation Program monitors 35 miles of beaches from Longboat Key to Venice. From May to October, scientists monitor their activity and collect data. Join experts to discuss what needs to be done to protect endangered sea turtles.

Aired 08/11/2016 | Rating NR

WEDU Quest is a local public television program presented by WEDU

This program sponsored by Helios Education Foundation

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Features Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota and Leap coalition in Hillsborough County (30s)

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