Hello Race fans! I’m Race commentator Rowdy Gaines, with my partner, the famous world-traveling turtle, Mr. Leatherback. The new week
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From the Coach: Amanda Beard
Hi Race fans! Although the Race is only a third of the way through, so much is happening. It’s incredible
Mike Mills of R.E.M. on Nightswimmer and the Great Turtle Race
Rock music heroes R.E.M. are teaming up with Olympic swimming legend Janet Evans to give Nightswimmer, a 440kg (970 lbs)
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Day Three: Pushing South
Rowdy Gaines here on Day 3, and now the Race is really on – Lindblad has left the Gulf and
Day Two: Leaving the Gulf
Hi, I’m Rowdy Gaines, with my color commentator, Mr. Leatherback, on Day 2, of the Great Turtle Race! ON THE
Don’t Eat the Turtles When You Order the Shrimp
Headed to the supermarket to pick up some fish filets for dinner? Or perhaps you’re going to your favorite restaurant
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Day One: Off and Swimming
Hi, I’m Rowdy Gaines, reporting on the 1st day of the Great Turtle Race! The turtles are off and swimming!
From the Beginning: Nova Scotia
Many people were surprised that I wanted to try to work with leatherback turtles in Nova Scotia. In fact, most
Let the Race Begin!
Welcome to the Great Turtle Race, brought to you by National Geographic and Conservation International, with field partner Canadian Sea
Don’t Forget to Follow the Race
Don’t forget to sign up to get daily updates as our turtles trek across the ocean! They hit the ocean