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Article: Sea turtle save.(CITIZENSHIP)
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- WR News, Edition 3 (including Science Spin)
- Article date:
- April 3, 2009
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What did Casey Sokolovic decide to do when she learned that sea turtles were in trouble? A lot!
The student from Winterville, N.C., founded a program called Help Them LAST. That stands for Love a Sea Turtle. Casey, 11, raises money for the ocean swimmers. She does everything from selling turtle-shaped cookies to organizing fund-raising events at her school. So far, Casey's program has raised about $2,500 for a local center that cares for sea turtles.
The reptiles are at risk of losing their habitat, or home. People overcrowd the beaches where sea turtles lay their eggs. Some of the animals are killed or injured by boats. ...