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Hawksbill Sea Turtles has been listed as critically endangered species. They can be found in tropical waters of Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. They played an important role in marine ecosystems as they help to maintain the health of sea grass beds and coral reefs that could benefit smaller creatures such as shrimp and tuna.

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The Hawksbill sea turtles are threatened by factors such as habitat loss and degradation, and wildlife trade. Although they are in international protected status, their eggs are still eaten globally, and they also slaughtered for their meat and stunning shells. Moreover, there are approximately 21,000 nesting female hawksbill sea turtle left in the world. It’s very sad to say that the population of the species still declining annually…

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Declining catch rates in Caribbean Nicaragua green turtle fishery may be result of overfishing #EB4K #overfishing #endangeredanimals

A green turtle is being unloaded by fishers in Río Grande Bar community. A 20-year assessment of Nicaragua’s legal, artisanal green sea turtle fishery by the Wildlife Conservation Society and the University of Florida has uncovered a stark reality: greatly reduced overall catch rates of turtles in what may have become an unsustainable take.

A 20-year assessment of Nicaragua’s legal, artisanal…