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Service
Galveston
Laboratory
4700 Avenue U
Galveston, TX
77551-5997
409.766.3500

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sea turtles
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Sea turtles inhabit all oceans of the world. There are five species of sea turtles found in the Gulf of Mexico, all of which are either endangered or threatened. The most endangered species of sea turtle in the world is the Kemp's ridley which is also the most common species found in the waters off of Texas. Since the Kemp's ridley was listed on the Endangered Species Act, the Galveston Lab has played an important role in the conservation and recovery of this species through ongoing research, head-starting experiments and support of international conservation efforts.
Sea Turtle Information Slide Shows
(requires Quicktime)
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Detection of Passive Integrated Transponder Tags (PIT) in Small Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles |

Living Tag Application on Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles |
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Tours Schedule:
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| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm |
| Wednesday |
Closed |
| Thursday |
10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm |
| Friday |
Closed |
| Saturday |
10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm |
| Sunday |
Closed |
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| Groups of 8 or less, are welcome without a reservation, at the above scheduled tour times only. Groups of 9 or more must call to schedule a tour. Call 409-766-3670 to schedule a turtle tour or for more information. |
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Cllick the image above to download a 2 page brochure about visiting our Sea Turtle Facility
(Adobe Acrobat required) |
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