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Scientists noticed that the Pacific Ocean population of green sea turtles was declining for serval years. Green sea turtles play an important role in ecosystem stability. To address the declining population of green sea turtles, the scientists introduced black sea turtles in an attempt to support turtle population in the area. After several months, scientists noticed that there was no increase in the green sea turtle population.

Based on the scientists' observations are these sea turtles the same species? Explain why or why not.