Endangered turtles race to save their future

SETIsLady · Post by **SETIsLady** » 04-15-2009 12:52 AM

(CNN) -- With the exception of that come-from-behind win over an overconfident hare, turtles and racing have never really been a very good match.

But with the help of some high-tech tracking devices, a fan-friendly Web site and a little star power, conservation officials are hoping a contest among 11 leatherback tortoises will raise awareness, and some money, for the critically endangered species.

The Great Turtle Race, in which the turtles paddle 3,700 miles from their feeding grounds off the coast of Nova Scotia to the Caribbean -- where they breed and nest -- begins Thursday.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/04 ... topstories

When its sea turtle season in Florida, you can go to the beach and if you wait long enough you can see little eggs hatch and little legs make a dash for the ocean. They are so precious.

racehorse · Post by **racehorse** » 04-15-2009 01:04 AM

Great story, SETIsLady.

SETIsLady · Post by **SETIsLady** » 04-15-2009 01:15 AM

Race check this out !! This is off the beach where I live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9hMGrKeR08

racehorse · Post by **racehorse** » 04-15-2009 01:26 AM

SETIsLady wrote: Race check this out !! This is off the beach where I live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9hMGrKeR08

It's Beautiful and Wonderful, SETIsLady.