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  • © Neil Ever Osborne
  • © Neil Ever Osborne

 

Why Are Sea Turtles In Danger?

Worldwide, six of the seven sea turtle species are classified as threatened or endangered due to human actions and lifestyles. 

The biggest threats include:

 

Global Status

The world's seven sea turtle species are classified as follows according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species:


IUCN Definitions:

Critically Endangered: Species is considered to be facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered: Species is considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. 

Vulnerable: Species is considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Data Deficient: Species that cannot be evaluated because of insufficient information.

 

What is SEE Turtles?

We're a non-profit project that connects travelers and volunteers with sea turtle conservation projects in places that most need the support. Visit our homepage to learn how you can participate.

 

Links & Resources

Time for an Oceans Policy Overhaul-Sept 09

Sea Turtle Restoration Project-Threats to Turtles

Wildlife Extra-Turtle Threats Article 

State of The World's Sea Turtles-Threats & How You Can Help

 

 

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The waters off Baja California Sur have among the world's highest rates of turtles getting entangled in fishing gear.

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Hawksbill shell jewelry

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Beachfront development on one of Tobago's sea turtle nesting beaches.

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A marine debris cluttered island within the North Pacific Gyre.