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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) share regulatory authority over sea turtle conservation under the Endangered Species Act.

The flatback sea turtle has a narrow range and is only found in tropical waters surrounding northern Australia, the Tropic of Capricorn, and parts of Papua New Guinea.

Why does a sea turtle’s heart continue to beat after death?

The permitting process for sea turtle transport involves both NOAA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Which anatomical feature is used to differentiate sea turtle species postmortem?

Sea turtles that are entangled in abandoned fishing gear are considered incidental captures rather than traditional strandings.

The protocol for transporting sea turtles by air requires that pilots maintain a cabin pressure equivalent to or below 10,000 feet altitude.

Which of the following best describes how blood is directed in a sea turtle’s ventricle?

The rhamphotheca structure differs among sea turtle species based on diet.

What is the main reason Kemp’s ridley sea turtles strand in Cape Cod during winter?