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Saving Sea Turtles - a new documentary

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On Saturday January 14 th , NECWA staff and family members headed down to Cape Cinemas in Dennis, MA, to attend the world premiere of “ Saving Sea Turtles: Preventing Extinction.” This documentary was narrated by Dr. Sylvia Earle, with filming and editing by Michele Gomes and Jennifer Ting. Saving Sea Turtles chronicled the activities of dedicated staff and volunteers all over the country who help save endangered sea turtles. Program for documentary viewing at Cape Cinema, Dennis, MA. Each fall and early winter staff at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary coordinate volunteers to walk Cape Cod beaches in search of cold-stunned sea turtles. Many species of sea turtles migrate to the waters off New England to feed over the course of the spring, summer, and fall. Most of the turtles in this area are juveniles who are looking for warm, productive waters to feed. As winter approaches, sea turtles must migrate south to warmer, more tropical waters. As they move past New England, some b