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The survival of the sea turtle - Scott Gass

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Watch the miraculous journey of infant sea turtles as these tiny animals run the gauntlet of predators and harsh conditions. Then, in numbers, see how human behavior has made their tough lives even more challenging.

Approximately how many decades does it take a female sea turtle to reach the stage where she can return to the beach and nest herself?

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Meet The Creators

  • Animator Johan Sonestedt, Veronica Wallenberg
  • Educator Scott Gass
  • Narrator Scott Gass

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