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Growing Evidence of Oil Spill’s Impacts on Dolphins, Sea Turtles

Conservation, Wildlife Facts | Jun 2, 2010

Dr. Doug Inkley, senior scientist at the National Wildlife Federation, has compiled startling numbers on dolphin & sea turtle strandings so far. Here’s what he found: The 244 endangered & … Read more

Testimony Before Congress: Why the BP Oil Disaster is a Crime Scene

Conservation, Wildlife Facts | May 25, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger I had the opportunity to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee last week on why the BP oil disaster is a … Read more

Young Turtle Turned Red By BP Oil Spill

Wildlife Facts | May 6, 2010

I hitched a ride out of the Mississippi River Delta town of Venice, LA yesterday with a local fishing boat captain concerned about the BP Oil Spill’s impact on wildlife. … Read more

Conservation, Wildlife Facts | May 5, 2010

By Larry Schweiger I went out on the water with a CNN crew off the coast of Louisiana. The oil seemed to go on forever. We saw a sea turtle … Read more

NWF Moves to Protect Florida’s Sea Turtles

Wildlife Facts | Oct 1, 2009

Stephen Colbert isn’t the only one who can put people on notice. Today the National Wildlife Federation and Florida Wildlife Federation notified the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that we’ll … Read more

Leatherback Sea Turtles Want Beaches Too

Wildlife Facts | Aug 6, 2009

Last year, with the National Wildlife Federation’s support, a federal nature reserve was established in the Northeast Ecological Corridor (NEC) of Puerto Rico. The NEC Nature Reserve exists to protect … Read more

Minute and Half Film: Baby Sea Turtles Released in Mexico

Wildlife Facts | Jul 11, 2009

Here’s something that will help you smile. A Malibu (CA) based turtle rescue organization has instituted World Turtle Day — (It was May 23, 2009). American Tortoise Rescue, has found … Read more

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