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Why Florida officials say you should never put a stranded sea turtle hatchling back in the ocean

Why Florida officials say you should never put a stranded sea turtle hatchling back in the ocean
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is warning beachgoers not to put stranded sea turtle hatchlings back into the ocean as storms and rough surf can wash the young turtles ashore during nesting season.In guidance issued Friday, the FWC said high winds and waves from storms on and o

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