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2. ARCHELON, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece

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   Hatchlings from the Archelon project in Crete. ARCHELON, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece was founded in 1983. It aims to protect sea turtles and their habitats in Greece through research, public awareness campaigns, restoring habitats, and through its rescue centre, built in 1994.

3. Loggerhead sea turtle - Wikipedia

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   Because of this, Greek authorities do not allow planes to take off or land at night in Zakynthos due to the nesting turtles. [38] In addition to the Greek coast, the coastlines of Cyprus and Turkey are also common nesting sites. [16] One record of this turtle was made in Ireland when a specimen washed ashore on Ballyhealy Beach in County ...

4. List of reptiles of Greece - Wikipedia

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   This list of the reptiles of Greece is primarily based on the Atlas of the Amphibians and Reptiles of Greece (2020), published under the auspices of the Societas Hellenica Herpetologica, supplemented by the IUCN Red List. [1] [2] Of the 70 (IUCN) or 76 (Atlas) species recognized, 11 are endemic, while 3 are assessed as endangered. [1]: 11–13 [2]

5. Hawksbill sea turtle - Wikipedia

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   In general, it has a flattened body shape, a protective carapace, and flipper-like limbs, adapted for swimming in the open ocean. E. imbricata is easily distinguished from other sea turtles by its sharp, curving beak with prominent tomium, and the saw-like appearance of its shell margins. Hawksbill shells slightly change colors, depending on ...

6. Cultural depictions of turtles - Wikipedia

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   The tortoise was the symbol of the ancient Greek city of Aegina, on the island by the same name: the seal and coins of the city shows images of tortoises. The word Chelonian comes from the Greek Chelone, a tortoise god. [13] The tortoise was a fertility symbol in Greek and Roman times, and an attribute of Aphrodite/Venus. [33]

7. Hundreds of turtles with hypothermia are washing up along ...

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   The turtles that need help will slowly be introduced to warmer and saltier waters in increments over a period of three days. The more responsive turtles will be taken to the aquarium’s swim area.