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What were the scientists from Texas University doing when they encountered the injured sea turtle?
What were the scientists from Texas University doing when they encountered the injured sea turtle?
What did the scientists notice in the nose of the turtle when it was swimming near their boat?
What did the scientists notice in the nose of the turtle when it was swimming near their boat?
What was the object that the scientists extracted from the turtle's nose?
What was the object that the scientists extracted from the turtle's nose?
Why did the scientists extract the object from the turtle's nose?
Why did the scientists extract the object from the turtle's nose?
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What did the incident of the turtle with the plastic straw in its nose demonstrate?
What did the incident of the turtle with the plastic straw in its nose demonstrate?
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Where were the scientists from Texas University sailing when they came across the injured sea turtle?
Where were the scientists from Texas University sailing when they came across the injured sea turtle?
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What were the scientists doing when they noticed something in the turtle's nose?
What were the scientists doing when they noticed something in the turtle's nose?
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What tool did the scientists use to extract the object from the turtle's nose?
What tool did the scientists use to extract the object from the turtle's nose?
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What was the condition of the turtle's nostril after the object was removed?
What was the condition of the turtle's nostril after the object was removed?
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What does the incident of the turtle with the plastic straw in its nose highlight?
What does the incident of the turtle with the plastic straw in its nose highlight?
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Study Notes
Rescue of an Injured Sea Turtle
- A team of scientists from Texas University sailed in the ocean near Costa Rica to collect data on sea turtles when they came across an injured sea turtle.
The Discovery of the Plastic Straw
- The scientists noticed an object protruding from the turtle's nose as it swam near their boat, sparking their curiosity.
- Upon catching the turtle, they examined the object and used pliers to extract a few centimeters of it.
- The object was revealed to be a plastic drinking straw.
- With great difficulty, the scientists managed to remove the straw from the turtle's nostril, which was bleeding.
Impact and Implications
- The incident highlights the dangers of plastic waste to animals in the oceans.
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Description
A team of scientists rescue an injured sea turtle and discover a surprising object lodged in its nose. Learn about their extraordinary find and its impact on our understanding of marine pollution.
