Pearl Jam, R.E.M., and U.S. Olympic Swimming Champs Dive In To Save Sea Turtles
and National Geographic will hold a telephone news conference
off the “Great Turtle Race,” with 11 leatherback sea turtles competing in an
epic journey from feeding areas in chilly waters off
to breeding areas in warm tropical waters throughout the
Participants in the call include Pearl Jam’s
Rowdy Gaines, Olympic champions
scientists and experts from Conservation International, the Canadian Sea
Turtle Network and National Geographic.
The call-in # is 1-800-894-5910 — the pass code is “Turtle” and the
program title is “The Great Turtle Race.” To RSVP, please email
lbowen@conservation.org.
Race fans can see the action online at www.GreatTurtleRace.org, created in
partnership with NationalGeographic.com, which puts the spotlight on one of
today’s most iconic animal species and what can be done to protect them and
their ocean home.
Who: Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, NBC Announcer Rowdy Gaines, Olympic
champions Jason Lezak and Eric Shanteau,, Conservation
International Scientists and Representatives from National
Geographic
What: Press Call for The Great Turtle Race: An exciting event that
allows people worldwide to witness these magnificent creatures
journey from their feeding grounds off Canada's Atlantic coast to
nest on Caribbean beaches, and to learn about the challenges and
threats they face along the way.
When: April 15, 1:00 pm EDT USA
Where: www.GreatTurtleRace.org, hosted by National Geographic.
Why: To raise awareness and support for protection of leatherback sea
turtles and the worlds oceans.
How: A suspenseful race combining science and action-packed fun via
the interactive website, www.GreatTurtleRace.org. The site will
feature a map following the journey of each turtle, with daily
updates by guest bloggers including champions of surfing and
swimming, marine scientists and conservationists.
SOURCE Conservation International