Sea turtles have been swimming the world’s oceans since before the dinosaurs roamed the earth, more than 110 million years ago. However, these treasures of ancient times are now on the brink of extinction. All six sea turtles species found in U.S. waters are listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. These species are:
Human activities have driven sea turtle populations worldwide to dangerously low levels. “Dirty fishing” by commercial fishing operations represents one of the greatest threats to sea turtle survival. The fishing gears that present the greatest threats to sea turtles are dredges, gillnets, longlines and trawls. Learn more >>
Oceana believes that actions need to be taken now before we lose these majestic sea turtles forever. Take action >>
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