Sea turtles in the river?Yes! The San Gabriel watershed is a unique, urban watershed with a special feature: it is the northernmost known home for Pacific Green Sea Turtles.
So, why do sea turtles live in a river - and how is that even possible? Actually, the sea turtles only live in a small part of the river, about 3.5 miles long, which has both salt water and fresh water. Can you guess what this part of the river is called? Ready to learn more about the river, the Pacific Green Sea Turtles, and why citizen scientists work hard to count them when they surface? Click play, to the right, for a quick introduction. Our self-guided lessons under Learn About... can teach you all about the sea turtles, and if you have any questions you can use the Contact Us page, or use the message board down below. |
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