Coast Guard Cutter Spencer rescues entangled sea turtles during counter-narcotic patrol

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES

09.30.2018

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicole Groll 

U.S. Coast Guard District 1     

A crew member from Coast Guard Cutter Spencer rescued two sea turtles from entangled fishing gear Monday, Sept. 30, 2018, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean during their 80-day patrol. One of the sea turtles rescued was an endangered Hawksbill sea turtle. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 09.30.2018
• Date Posted: 11.15.2018 12:53
• Photo ID: 4904485
• VIRIN: 180930-G-G0101-1000
• Resolution: 3024x4032
• Size: 3.34 MB
• Location: BOSTON, MA, US