Researcher George Balazs PhD Inscribing A Number On Turtle Shell

Researcher George Balazs PhD, inscribing a number with an electric drill on the carapace (turtle shell) of a Green Sea Turtle, Chelonia mydas, Marine Turtle Research, organized by NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Hawaii Preparatory Academy (HPA) students and teachers (NOAA/HPA Marine Turtle Program), and ReefTeach volunteers at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean.

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