Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are among the most endangered sea turtles on the planet (IMAGE)

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Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are among the most endangered sea turtles on the planet

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Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are among the most endangered sea turtles on the planet, residing in the highly trafficked eastern and Gulf coasts of North America. Understanding how the noise produced by human activities affects them can help inform conservation efforts.

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