Summary
Endangered green sea turtles are enjoying a slow but steady recovery at six major nesting grounds, according to a new analysis going back 30 years. The findings suggest that conservation efforts are pulling the large reptiles back from the brink of extinction.
The majestic swimmers, which grow to three feet long and can weigh more than 300 pounds, are found in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans and are important players in sea grass ecosystems. For centuries they have been exploited for their meat, decorative shells and the eggs they lay on beaches; and by mid-20th century, several populations were extinct or nearly so.See the full content of this document
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Endangered Turtles See Steady Increase
Because the turtles spend years for...
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