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Sea Turtle Death Toll Climbs

As thick oil collects on Gulf of Mexico beaches more sea turtles and dolphins wash ashore in higher numbers than usual. The Gulf is home to 5 of the 7 species of sea turtles.

Here is a recap since the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster started:

By May 9, ten days after the blowout 35 Kemps Ridley sea turtles had washed ashore.

By May 19, 162 sea turtles had been found.

By May 26, 215 turtles found.

By June 3, 253 turtles found.

By June 4, 278 turtles found. Most were found washed ashore, either dead or in distress.

Click here to check on “Kathy” a Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle with satellite tracking as she swims around the Gulf of Mexico.

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