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pl23_fis00952.jpg

A protected green turtle entangled in derelict fishing gear at Pearl and HermesAtoll

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Description

A protected green turtle entangled in derelict fishing gear at Pearl and HermesAtoll. Three green sea turtles were freed during the mission.

Credit

NOAA News 2014 October 28

Collection

Fisheries