The Associated Press: NOAA Proposes Habitat Protection for Sea Turtles


Leatherback Sea Turtle
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Federal biologists have proposed the first open ocean habitat protections for the endangered leatherback, which is one of four sea turtles found annually along New Jersey's coast. This is an action that could affect future development of offshore renewable energy, aquaculture and desalination plants. The proposal by NOAA Fisheries Service Tuesday was prompted by settlement of a lawsuit brought by conservation groups.


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Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 1/17/2010 11:00 AM
Categories: Conservation
Tags: new jersey habitat protection leatherback sea turtle NOAA conservation
 

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