Sea Turtles! We all love them, so how can we save them?

 

 

Everyone loves beautiful sea turtles. How could you not? That being said, all turtle lovers need to help ensure they survive and do not go extinct.

The Not-So Happy Part

Unfortunately, sea turtles have not always the best chances of survival. When you add humans into the equation, their chances of surviving decrease drastically. Natural predators pose a threat to the turtle hatchlings in and out of the nest. This makes it difficult enough for these babies to make to the water and there are many threats they will face after throughout their lives. Some of the threats to sea turtles caused by humans include; harvesting for food, illegal shell trade/sale, commercial fishing, debris and pollution, artificial lighting, coastal armoring, beach erosion, beach activities, invasive species predation, marine pollution, oil spills and climate change.  That being said, there are many ways we can help sea turtles defeat these odds. 

                                                Sea Turtle Conservancy                                    

Luckily, there are many non-profit organizations (NGO's) that
want to help save these beautiful creatures! The Sea Turtle Conservancy is a NGO that conserves and recovers sea turtle populations. This organization is the oldest sea turtle research and conservation group in the world. It was founded in 1959 by Dr. Archie Carr with the goal of saving the Sea Turtle from extinction. 

    HOW CAN YOU HELP?

1. Adopt-A-Turtle to support the Sea Turtle Conservancy

2.Reduce Plastic Waste 

3. Inform/Educate Others

4.Reduce the Amount of Chemicals You Use

5.Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

6.DONATE TO THE SEA TURTLE CONSERVANCY

7.Use Coral-Reef Friendly Sunscreen

8.Vote for leaders who want to protect marine life

9.Use Turtle Friendly Lighting

10.Use Caution When Boating (do not anchor in seagrass/ obey speeding signs)

These are just 10 simple ways YOU can help ensure the survival of Sea Turtles. There are many others ways to help also. It is so very important that we continue to educate others. It is so simple to be mindful of our everyday plastic usage in order to reduce our plastic waste. These animals are not only beautiful but are extremely important for marine life. 

For more information, visit https://conserveturtles.org/. 

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