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Threats to sea turtles are numerous and have caused many sea turtle species to be endangered. Of the seven extant species of sea turtles, six in the family Cheloniidae and one in the family Dermochelyidae, all are listed on the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species .
The turtles inhabit coastlines around islands and protected shores in both tropical and temperate climates. Loggerhead Turtles are named for their large heads that support powerful jaw muscles, allowing them to crush hard-shelled prey like clams and sea urchins. They are less likely to be hunted for their meat or shell compared to other sea ...
Family Cheloniidae (sea turtles) Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) VU; Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) EN (Hawaiian subpopulation: LC;
Officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission rescued dozens of sea turtles as recent freezing temperatures compromised the health and well-being of the reptiles. A historic winter storm ...
Cold water is dangerous for sea turtles: Winter Storm Enzo brought frigid air into the Southeast, causing the northern Gulf Coast of Florida to reach lows well below freezing. When the water ...
An aquarium in South Africa is stretched beyond capacity after more than 500 baby sea turtles were washed up on beaches by a rare and powerful storm and rescued by members of the public. Most of ...
Another danger to sea turtles comes from marine debris, especially plastics, such as in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, [150] which may be mistaken for jellyfish, and abandoned fishing nets in which they can become entangled. Sea turtles in all types are being endangered by the way humans use plastic.
Olive ridley turtles typically travel thousands of miles to find ideal nesting sites. However, during this journey, they often encounter dangers, such as becoming bycatch in fishing equipment.