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The heartwarming experience of turtle hatchlings returning to the sea just after sunset on the sheltered Pacific Ocean beach of Playa la Ropa, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico. These green turtles (Chelonia mydas), once common, are now endangered and have been released by "turtle-saver" volunteers working to save them from extinction. Releasing them just after sunset maximizes their chances of survival by evading predators, both natural and human. Good luck little fellas!

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The heartwarming experience of turtle hatchlings returning to the sea just after sunset on the sheltered Pacific Ocean beach of Playa la Ropa, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico. These green turtles (Chelonia mydas), once common, are now endangered and have been released by "turtle-saver" volunteers working to save them from extinction. Releasing them just after sunset maximizes their chances of survival by evading predators, both natural and human. Good luck little fellas!