Every year thousands of hatchling turtles emerge from their nests and make a break for the ocean. Sadly, only an estimated one in 1,000 to 10,000 will survive to adulthood.
Meet the Sea Turtles:
Sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on Earth and have remained essentially unchanged for 110 million years. They are reptiles that are remarkably suited to life in the sea, they can be found in all our oceans except for the Polar Regions.
The seven existing species of sea turtles are: the Green, Loggerhead, Kemp's Ridley, Olive Ridley, Hawksbill, Flatback and Leatherback, let’s take a closer look……
Six of the seven species of Sea Turtle are now classified as threatened or endangered due to human actions and lifestyles.
In this article, we explore the reasons why we should all care
Here is a round-up of projects from around the world. Who knows, if you are tired of laying around a pool, plan your holidays next year so you can visit, help out and learn more about one of nature’s truly enigmatic creatures.
You can make a real difference to our environment and be part of the solution to reduce the 8 million metric tons of waste plastic dumped in our environment.