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Trained NOAA scientists measure the carapace length of this unexpected catch

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Description

Trained NOAA scientists measure the carapace length of this unexpected catch.Before being returned to the Gulf of Mexico, this Kemp's Ridley turtle wasoutfitted with two flipper tags. These tags can be used to help scientistsmonitor the life history of this particular turtle.

Credit

NOAA Teacher at Sea Program

Photographer

Steven Wilkie

Display Date

2011

Location

Gulf of Mexico

Collection

NOAA's Ark

NOAA Affiliation

South Fort Myers High School