Save the Turtles!

Sea Turtles Need Our Help

Over the last 200 years, human activities have tipped the scales against the survival of these ancient mariners. Slaughtered for their eggs, meat, skin, and shells, sea turtles suffer from poaching and over-exploitation. They also face habitat destruction and accidental capture—known as bycatch—in fishing gear. Nearly all species of sea turtle are now classified as endangered, with three of the seven existing species being critically endangered.