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sea turtle

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Any one of several very large species of chelonians having the feet converted into paddles, as the green turtle, hawkbill, loggerhead, and leatherback. They inhabit all warm seas.

The sea pigeon, or guillemot.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Being on a successful show is kind of like being a sea turtle. Every year, sea turtles lay hundreds and hundreds of eggs, but only a few manage to survive and mature. It's the same with TV pilots. There are so many great ideas, but for whatever reason only the lucky ones get picked up. Keiko Agena

'Changes in Latitudes' began when I was looking at a photograph of a sea turtle swimming underwater. I had such a strong feeling for the beauty of this ancient creature, at home in the sea. On the spot, I wanted to swim with that turtle. I began to imagine a character who would do just that. Will Hobbs

A $17 million beach renourishment project was slated to possibly begin in April, a month before the official start of the sea turtle nesting season on Anna Maria Island. Source: Internet

Beach wildlife main A Kemp's ridley sea turtle nesting on the berm section of the beach, beyond can be seen plant debris in the wrack line. Source: Internet

As I nervously paddleboard, a sea turtle swims up next to me and I think, is this my dad, coming to say hello? Source: Internet

Hundreds of sea turtle nests, dug by AMITW volunteers to hold the eggs from nests laid in the path of the beach renourishment project, line the dunes Aug. 1 along the shore north of Peppertree Lane in Anna Maria. Source: Internet

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