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Leatherback turtle found dead 07/29/12 11:45p.m. TDH

A 700-pound leatherback sea turtle was found dead Friday in waters off of monterey.   the turtle was transported to a santa cruz research facility to be examined.  The California coast is designated as “critical habitat” for leatherback turtles, which are the largest sea turtles in the world.  A healthy leatherback can live for 50 years.

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