Article: Shell shock: sea turtles are in danger. This teen is here to help.(Cover story)

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nutrients   (N00-tree-uhnts)   substances that promote growth 
extinct (ik-STINGKT)   no longer in existence 
predator(PREH-duh-ter) an animal that lives by eating other 
   animals 
anatomy (uh-NA-tuh-mee)the body structure of an animal or a 
   plant 

A day at the beach is always fun. But without sea turtles, it might not be. Sea turtles help keep beaches from wearing away. Their eggs supply nutrients for animals in sand dunes. But there is a problem: Sea turtles may soon be extinct. Luckily, Zander Srodes, 17, ...

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