Tiny, vulnerable turtles get a fresh start on Staten Island
Conservationists released dozens of native diamondback terrapins into Fresh Kills Park on Staten Island. The release is part of a head-start program designed to help the vulnerable turtle species survive.
Dozens of tiny turtles got their first touch of the wild Tuesday as Staten Island conservationists released native diamondback terrapins into the creeks of Fresh Kills Park as part of a head-start program aimed at giving the vulnerable species a better chance at survival. The Fresh Kills Park Alliance, in cooperation with NYC Parks, the...
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