Turtles - Dangers

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 A turtle has to face many difficulties in its life. 

Somethings, like predators, can't be helped. They are natural. However there are some things that can be helped. For example, pollution, climate change, and so on. 

Pollution

Sea turtles are vulnerable to ocean pollution at all stages of life, from eggs to hatchlings to juveniles to adults. The toxic metals may concentrate in the liver and the kidney of the turtles. This can harm them greatly. Pollutants may cause immediate harm to sea turtles through direct contact or can also build up in tissues over time and lead to immunosuppression resulting in disease and death. 

Degradation of sea turtle habitat from pollution also poses a threat and can occur over large areas. Sea turtle habitats overlap with areas most likely to be affected by offshore oil exploration and production. 

Oil from spills offshore also washes up on beaches where it degrades nesting habitat, and can impact nests, nesting females, and hatchlings making their way to the water. 


Climate Change

Climate Change causes the temperature of the water to increase. The warmth of the water can go outside of a turtle's comfort zone. If the water get's too warm, it can harm the habitat that the turtles are used to living in. That can lead to the death of many turtles, both adults and babies. Warmer ocean temperatures are also likely to have a negative impact on the prey of sea turtles, leading to a long-term decrease in food supply. 


Vessel Strike 

A vessel strike is a collision between any type of boat and a marine animal in the ocean. Sea turtles that collide with vessels are often seriously injured. They can even be killed. It can hurt a lot of turtle families. Not just turtles, a vessel strike can harm many marine animals. 


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Comments

  1. Anonymous31 December 2023 at 18:59

    Excellent article. Loved going through all the blogs and getting aware of the harmful results of our life choices .

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  2. Anonymous1 January 2024 at 05:45

    Thanks for good info

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