Sea Turtles: The reptile of the Sea

Why marine turtles are so important?

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Marine turtles might not look like voracious killers, but some turtle species are actually important predators that help to keep ocean food chains healthy.

For example, hawksbill turtles eat lots of sea sponges, which would otherwise out-compete reef-building corals. So the turtles help to protect the coral reefs, which are crucial for the survival of many other creatures.

The leatherback turtle is a big eater of jellyfish, which helps stop jellyfish depleting fish stocks – which benefits other animals in the food chain, as well as people.


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