From the Vault: Sea Turtles with Christine Figgener

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From the Vault: Sea Turtles with Christine Figgener

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Aug 6, 2022

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss sea turtle mysteries, biology, research and conservation with sea turtle researcher and conservationist Dr. Christine Figgener. (originally published 6/29/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From the Vault: Sea Turtles with Christine Figgener

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