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NEW video: "Ancient Sea Turtles Stranded in the Modern World," by the Sea Turtle Restoration Project (STRP) explores the sea turtles' lives and the threats posed by humans including marine pollution, destruction of nesting sites, poaching, and the greatest threat of all - the capture of sea turtles in shrimp nets. Learn why sea turtles continue to be at risk in the Gulf of Mexico and other U.S. coastal areas. Call STRP to order: 415-488-0370.

NEW INFORMATION: Dr. Charles W. Caillouet, a career biologist recently retired from the National Marine Fisheries Service, has compiled a fascinating collection of letters and reports from sea turtle pioneers, biologists, conservationists and government agencies. This compilation begins in 1977 when the world learned that if action was not taken and immediately, the Kemp's ridley sea turtles would soon join the Passenger Pigeon, the Do-Do bird, the Dusky Sparrow and other plants and animals doomed to extinction by the ignorance and exploitation of man.

These letters and reports reveal the excitement of new programs and realization of occasional success as well as frustration and disappointment when funding was lost, political pressure applied, government support removed, legislative opportunities lost and the Endangered Species Act ignored. The reading of this collection should not be rushed and will be enjoyed by the serious student of sea turtles, conservation efforts, government involvement and public outcry. Disagreements among scientists is sprinkled throughout the collection while dedicated individuals, both in and out of government, continue the constant message calling for protection of the Kemp's ridleys and all sea turtles in U.S. waters.

SEE THE REST OF THE STORY NOW!

• Texas Shores, Summer 1997, comprehensive articles on the Kemp's ridley sea turtle and its struggle for recovery from near-extinction. Write to Texas Shores, 1716 Briarcrest Dr. Ste. 603, Bryan, Texas 77802 to request a copy.

• Sea Turtles, A Multi-Disciplinary Approach, 1996, an Endangered Species Publication by Karen S. Tippert. The Sea Turtle Unit includes activities, videotapes, reference book, discussion questions and reproducible student articles appropriate for grades 6-10.

• January 1990 issue of the Audubon Magazine, an article by Ted Williams, "The Exclusion of Sea Turtles."

• July 1990 issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, an article by Val Waisanen, "The Plight of the Parrot Turtles." Background on international program to save the Kemp's ridleys. July 1991 issue, "Trawling for Dollars" and "Bycatch Brouhaha" by Janet R. Edwards.

• Texas Shores, Vol. 23, Number 3, fall/winter 1991. The entire issue deals with bycatch. (Available from Sea Grant College Program, Texas A&M University at Galveston, P.O. Box 1675, Galveston, Texas 77553. (409) 762-9800.

• The Great Ridley Rescue by Pamela Phillips published by Mountain Press Publishing Company. ISBN O-87842-229-3. (Limited number for sale from HEART for $15 plus $2.90 postage, P.O. Box 681231, Houston, Texas, 77268)

• Decline of the Sea Turtles, Causes and Prevention by the National Academy Press. The last word on Turtle Excluder Devices (Teds) with findings and recommendations by noted scientists published at the request of the U.S. Congress. ISBN 0-309-04247-X. Call 1-800-624-6242 to order at a cost of $14.95 plus postage.

• "Sea Turtle Strandings and Shrimp Fishing Effort in the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico, 1986-89," research by Caillouet, Duronslet, Landry, Revera, et. al available from National Marine Fisheries Service, 4700 Avenue U., Galveston, Texas, 77551.

• January 1994, National Geographic, "Sea Turtles In A Race For Survival," p. 94-121, Anne and Jack Rudloe.

• "Teds, Turtles and Shrimpers," video available from Dr. Lyle Sonat, Louisiana Sea Grant, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-7507 - $15.00 includes postage. Describes the sea turtles place in the ecosystem.

• "The Tragedy of the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle," Research Guide for high school students compiled by Carole Allen questions the government's decision to stop the headstart experiment for the Kemp's ridley sea turtles. Order from HEART, P. O. Box 681231, Houston, Tex. 77268-1231, $6.00 postage/handling.

• September/October 1995 issue of the Audubon Magazine, an article by Ted Williams, "The Turtle Gulf War," page 26.

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