Sea turtles' breeding tradition threatened

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 21:50 in Earth & Climate

On an Alabama beach, the animals return to their birthplace to deposit their eggs. But this year, hundreds have been found dead or stranded, and scientists aren't positive the oil is the sole culprit. Each summer, a ritual millions of years old unfolds on this beach, next to the high-rise condos and beach chairs, the T-shirt shops and the Hooters across the road....

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