@verne_the_realtor: The population of roughly 100 endangered green sea turtles lives year-round in the concrete channel of the lower San Gabriel River in Long Beach, California, attracted by warm, algae-rich water near the Alamitos Bay power plant. These turtles, which migrate from Mexico, thrive in this urban setting, with sightings common near the Edison Park bike path and Warner Ave bridge.This video shows the sea turtles in the San Gabriel River and the environment they live in: Location and Viewing: The turtles inhabit a 1.5-mile stretch of the river, particularly between the Los Cerritos Wetlands and the power plant. They are frequently seen near the pedestrian/bike path running from Edison Park toward the river mouth.Why They Are There: The power plant uses ocean water for cooling and discharges it into the river, creating a warm, shallow, year-round habitat with abundant algae for feeding.Species Information: These are East Pacific green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas). They can grow quite large—some up to 250+ pounds—and are sometimes spotted surfacing for air.Protection and Threats: While population numbers have increased, they are threatened by urban litter, fishing line entanglement, and potential habitat loss if the power plant's warm water discharge is phased out. They are protected under state and federal law.How to Help: Visitors are encouraged to keep their distance, not feed them, and pick up any trash to protect them.Monitoring: The Aquarium of the Pacific operates a, Southern California Sea Turtle Monitoring Project to track the population.

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Saturday 02 May 2026 17:23:15 GMT