Marine turtles
Marine turtles around the world are threatened by climate change, warming oceans, plastic and light pollution, infrastructure development in their habitats, bycatch and poaching for their meat, shell and eggs.
The seven known marine turtle species migrate around the world and fulfill important ecological roles in their habitats. But their habitats and survival is threatened by our actions. The increasing plastic pollution in the world is threatening the survival of marine life.
Turtles like the leatherback turtle shown here, often mistake it for food and also get entangled in the debris. Both of these scenarios prove fatal to the animal. The lack of waste management is choking these beautiful creatures and their habitats. It is crucial to effectively manage the waste we generate to ensure their survival.
Research and awareness initiatives lend a helping hand to organizations working to protect their homes in the ocean and nesting sites on land to safeguard their future
🎨 Seven marine turtle species of the world
🎨 Seven marine turtle species of the world
Kemp's Ridley Lepidochelys kempii, Olive Ridley Turtle Lepidochelys olivacea, Loggerhead Turtle Caretta caretta, Leatherback Turtle Dermochelys coriacea, Hawksbill Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata, Green Turtle Chelonia mydas, and Flatback Natator depressus
