Whew – we just finished two weeks of the Great Turtle Race. Eleven leatherback sea turtles raced from Canada’s Atlantic
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It ain’t over yet
You’ve met the turtles, you’ve followed the action, you’ve cheered yourself hoarse, and you’ve learned a thing or two along
Coach Jason Lezak Wraps up the Race
Hi Race fans! So, I guess it shouldn’t surprise anyone that I’m the blogger on the last day of the
Day 14: The race is over, but the turtles swim on
Welcome to the final day of the Great Turtle Race! I’m the ‘Voice of Swimming,’ Rowdy Gaines, along with my
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Where are they now: the true stories of each racing turtle
All turtles were tagged off Halifax, Nova Scotia, in July 2008, and began their migrations in September. They began to
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Coach Aaron Peirsol: Longest Distance Traveled Challenge Award
Hi Race fans! After thousands of kilometers, several countries, many obstacles, numerous unexpected twists and turns, and one big ocean,
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Janet Evans: This is when champions are made
Hi everyone, What an exciting Race this has become! I’m really excited today because Nueva Esperanza, one of the turtles
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Day 13: Crowding to a finish
Hi Race fans! Rowdy Gaines and Mr. Leatherback, reporting on the second to last day of the Great Turtle Race,
Surfers and sea turtles: riding waves for ocean conservation
Surfers tend to pride themselves as adventurers, regularly crossing the oceans blue in search of the perfect wave. To me
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Day 12: We have a winner!
Welcome to the final week of the Great Turtle Race everyone! I’m Rowdy Gaines, with Mr Leatherback, and we are