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Multimedia Release

Date: July 14, 2011

Contact: CWO Lionel Bryant

(713) 578-3080

Multimedia Release: Coast Guard, NOAA release 10 sea turtles off Galveston coast

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HOUSTON - Coast Guard members prepare to release a Loggerhead Turtle in conjunction with members of the Moody Garden's Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 14, 2011. The crews released 10 turtles, including the one pictured, which weighed more than 400 lbs. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Brahm.

HOUSTON - Coast Guard members release a Loggerhead Turtle in conjunction with members of the Moody Garden's Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 14, 2011. The crews released 10 turtles, including the one pictured, which weighed more than 400 lbs. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Brahm.

 

HOUSTON- Coast Guard members prepare to release a Loggerhead Turtle in conjunction with members of the Moody Garden's Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration July 14, 2011. The crews released 10 turtles, including the one pictured, which weighed more than 400 lbs. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Second Class Prentice Danner.

HOUSTON - Coast Guard members prepare to release a Loggerhead Turtle in conjunction with members of the Moody Garden's Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 14, 2011. The crews released 10 turtles, including the one pictured, which weighed more than 400 lbs. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Prentice Danner.

 

HOUSTON- Coast Guard members prepare to release a Loggerhead Turtle in conjunction with members of the Moody Garden's Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 14, 2011. The crews released 10 turtles, including the one pictured, which weighed more than 400 lbs. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Second Class Prentice Danner.

HOUSTON - Coast Guard members prepare to release a Loggerhead Turtle in conjunction with members of the Moody Garden's Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 14, 2011. The crews released 10 turtles, including the one pictured, which weighed more than 400 lbs. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Prentice Danner.

 

HOUSTON- Coast Guard members prepare to release a Loggerhead Turtle in conjunction with members of the Moody Garden's Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 14, 2011. The crews released 10 turtles, including the one pictured, which weighed more than 400 lbs. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Second Class Prentice Danner.

HOUSTON - Coast Guard members prepare to release a Loggerhead Turtle in conjunction with members of the Moody Garden's Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 14, 2011. The crews released 10 turtles, including the one pictured, which weighed more than 400 lbs. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Prentice Danner.

 

HOUSTON- Coast Guard members prepare to release a Loggerhead Turtle in conjunction with members of the Moody Garden's Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 14, 2011. The crews released 10 turtles, including the one pictured, which weighed more than 400 lbs. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Second Class Prentice Danner.

HOUSTON - A Coast Guard member releases a Loggerhead Turtle in conjunction with members of the Moody Garden's Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 14, 2011. The crews released 10 turtles, including one which weighed more than 400 lbs. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Prentice Danner.

 

HOUSTON- Coast Guard members prepare to release a Loggerhead Turtle in conjunction with members of the Moody Garden's Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 14, 2011. The crews released 10 turtles, including the one pictured, which weighed more than 400 lbs. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Second Class Prentice Danner.

HOUSTON - A Coast Guard member releases a Loggerhead Turtle in conjunction with members of the Moody Garden's Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 14, 2011. The crews released 10 turtles, including one which weighed more than 400 lbs. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Prentice Danner.

 

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