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Surprise Me!13 minutes
[ Nature ]
How TurtleCams are Enlisting Turtles to Protect their Ocean!
By Sam Burns
Do you remember the viral video of the sea turtle with a straw stuck in its nose? It changed the way many people saw our ocean plastic problem. And now, the scientists behind that video are keeping the positive momentum going—this time turning to the turtles themselves for footage of how we can help make a difference!
9 minutes
[ Happiness & Hope ]
Saving Precious Lives in the First Sea Turtle Hospital!
By Sam Burns
We’ve all been hearing that sea turtles need help… so, who’s been helping them? Some really inspiring people you’ll want to meet yourself! This fantastic video brings us into a sea turtle clinic to give us a look at what’s being done to save these ancient creatures from the injuries and diseases they’ve picked up as they go about. It’s a truly amazing place.
18 minutes
[ Science ]
Saving the World One Turtle at a Time
By Sam Burns
The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre is changing the world in its own way; saving injured turtles to keep important wetland ecosystems alive and well!