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Loggerheads: The Epic Journey

Any mother could identify with the long struggle female Loggerhead turtles make to deliver their eggs. On an isolated island off the coast of Georgia, we capture the strength and beauty of that moment. The path of Loggerheads is often studied, but rarely seen up close. This unique encounter allows us to explore the true circle of life of one of Georgia's treasures, but the cyclical journey of Loggerheads faces many challenges. The species, Caretta caretta, are going extinct, and many local biologists are on a passionate quest to save them. Their valiant effort is a poignant reminder of the impact humans have on some of the most amazing creatures on earth.

Education Materials

Episode Transcript

Music from this Episode

Title	Artist	Album	Segment Description	Help Support GPB!
Deep Blue	George Fenton	Deep Blue	Open Titles	Buy this track on iTunes!
The Choice Is Ours	George Fenton	Planet Earth	Caretta caretta
River Predation	George Fenton	Planet Earth	A long drive to the beach
The Mother's Second Journey	Alex Wurman	March of the Penguins	Digging a nest	Buy this track on iTunes!
The Kelp Forest	George Fenton	Deep Blue	Laying eggs	Buy this track on iTunes!
Life Near The Surface	George Fenton	Planet Earth	Underwater
The Redwoods	George Fenton	Planet Earth	Turtle dance
The Journey Of The Sun	George Fenton	Planet Earth	Mark tags the turtle
The Convent	Alexandre Desplat	The Painted Veil	Unearthing nests	Buy this track on iTunes!
First Steps	Alex Wurman	March of the Penguins	Hatchlings	Buy this track on iTunes!
Arrival At the Sea	Alex Wurman	March of the Penguins	North Atlantic Gyre / Magnetic fields	Buy this track on iTunes!
The Funeral	Alexandre Desplat	The Painted Veil	Injured Lucy	Buy this track on iTunes!
Walk Not Alone	Alex Wurman	March of the Penguins	Fake shells	Buy this track on iTunes!
Kitty's Theme	Alexandre Desplat	The Painted Veil	Volunteers	Buy this track on iTunes!
The Egg Arrives	Alex Wurman	March of the Penguins	Habitat loss	Buy this track on iTunes!
Going Home for the First Time	Alex Wurman	March of the Penguins	End Titles	Buy this track on iTunes!

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