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  Leatherback Turtle Tagging Project  

Scientists from the Hubs SeaWorld Research Institute and the National Marine Fisheries Service along with the Sanctuary and Moss Landing Marine Labs have placed satellite tracking tags on Leatherback sea turtles that visited the Monterey Bay during August and September to feed on jellyfish.

Click here to learn more about the tagging effort.

leatherback turtle tagging
   
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