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New Study Says Leatherback Sea Turtle Headed Towards Extinction

Flickr / NOAA's National Ocean Service
Flickr / NOAA's National Ocean Service

The leatherback sea turtle is the largest marine turtle in the world.  Some can grow up to six feet in length and weigh as much as 2,000 pounds. But a new study shows the population is continuing to decline --- possibly to extinction. HPR’s Molly Solomon has this report.

Molly Solomon
Molly Solomon joined HPR in May 2012 as an intern for the morning talk show The Conversation. She has since worn a variety of hats around the station, doing everything from board operator to producer.
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