Sea turtles. I love them.
They are these huge slow moving creatures (on land) that when you look
in their eyes, one can see a wisdom that is seldom seen elsewhere. They look like they are flying underwater and
I could watch them all day. Their
population is also dependent on how we treat our planet and at this time sea
turtles aren’t doing so well.
Someday, when I’m
older and can afford it, I am going to become a turtle lady. Some old ladies wear purple, and some take
tea in red hats, but I am going to walk barefoot on the beach keeping a lookout
for freshly laid turtle nests in the morning, and guarding the nests at
night. I will make a solemn vow to
protect the beach and its inhabitants from trash and intruders. I will check in rocky areas to make sure
momma turtles are safe and not stuck on their backs in the hot sun after
nesting. I will help guide baby sea
turtles to the ocean upon their hatch and boil.
Please be aware of
the items you buy and the packaging you throw away. If you buy your soda in plastic rings, be
sure to cut them so no rings remain to get caught around a wild creature. Try to use fabric bags instead of plastic
bags, as the plastic bags look like jelly fish once they end up in the
ocean. And they will.
There is a sea
turtle named nimbus at the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium. He is all white. I saw him several years ago when I visited
the aquarium. My niece went this past
summer and she says he is still there.
Because of his color he would never survive in the ocean. I saw him when he was maybe four inches
long. I wonder how much he’s grown now.
I do love them, and at this point all I can
do is bring awareness to their plight. I
envy and applaud all of the people who donate their time to these beautiful
creatures.
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