00:00This diver is a turtle paparazzi. The men rule, don't touch and don't disturb, but do get a good shot
00:07of their face.
00:07That's because every turtle's markings are unique, kind of like human fingerprints.
00:12These divers and snorkelers are part of a citizen science project for endangered turtles in Egypt.
00:17Researchers train them, then verify the photos.
00:20Every good shot helps identify individual turtles and track them over time.
00:25The data can reveal things like migration patterns and injuries.
00:28Egypt's booming tourism industry is putting these little fellows under pressure.
00:33This project helps researchers understand how turtles are doing and how to protect them.
00:38If you spot a turtle that's never been seen before, you get to name it.
00:42So what will you name this cutie?
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