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Georgia Petition Seeks to Protect Diamondback Terrapins From Drowning in Crab Traps
September 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:

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Georgia Petition Seeks to Protect Diamondback Terrapins From Drowning in Crab Traps

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ATLANTA-- Conservation groups today filed a petition asking the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to adopt regulations that would protect diamondback terrapins from drowning in blue crab pots.

Such traps kill tens of thou . . .

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