Word Meanings (Sea Turtles RL 2.4)

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surge

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means increase a lot

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disorient

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means to confuse

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caveat

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means exception or warning

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mauled

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means attacked

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enacted

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means to be put in place

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loggerhead turtles

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a species of sea turtle that was previously dominant in Central Florida's Atlantic Ocean beaches.

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green turtles

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a species of sea turtle that has seen an increase in population in recent years.

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Hurricane Irma

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a storm that caused significant damage to green turtle nests in Florida.

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nest protection laws

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laws that are enacted to protect the nests and eggs of sea turtles.

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bright lights on beaches

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can disorient sea turtles and prevent them from finding the ocean.