Loggerhead Escapes from Fishing Net

A Turtle Excluder Device (TED) enables a loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) to escape from a fishing net. Technological advancements like this are helping to prevent deaths of unintended marine bycatch. Learn more about fisheries in our Sustainable Seafood section.

A Turtle Excluder Device (TED) enables a loggerhead turtle to escape from a net.
NOAA

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That is sooo cute! <3

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/02/2011 - 8:19am.

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