Obamas Free Green Sea Turtles

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The White House today reports that the First Family released four green sea turtles into Hanauma Bay.

All four turtles were born June 26, 2010, at Sea Life Park, the only place that raises green sea turtles in captivity in the United States.

According to Sea Life Curator Jeff Pawloski, the turtles are identified with distinctive markings and have microchips in their rear flippers with a unique ID.

Hanauma Bay photo courtesy sshreeves.

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