The 2009 Tour de Turtles marathon is in full swim and a new competitor has joined the race! "ReRe" is a loggerhead sea turtle released by the University of Central Florida Marine Turtle Research Team from the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge. She is sponsored by Rei Heroman and Teal Phillips, cousins from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their love of the ocean began at an early age, playing and fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with their families. Learning to scuba dive ignited their adult passion for the aquatic life. Underwater, they discovered a beautiful jungle of marine animals with one creature standing out above all the others – sea turtles. Inspired, Teal treated Rei to the present of a lifetime for her 35th birthday this year – an adopted loggerhead turtle named ReRe in honor of Rei. Together, they are committed to raise money and awareness for this graceful animal and allow children all over the world to follow turtle ReRe on her journeys under the sea. Check out ReRe's page on the Tour de Turtles website to learn more about our newest addition! http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/announcement_post.html?gpp=16302