Sea turtles have inhabited the soil for hundreds of millions of years and coexisted with dinosaur in prehistoric times; However, all seven existing species are classified as either threatened or threatened today. Between the effects of commercial and recreational fishing, loss of habitats and deterioration that are largely due to human activities, and even being killed for consumption, there are many threats to their survival. These threats begin before they have even wiped out, and we are working to provide important protections during the dangerous witch period.
With the help of your clicks, trivia participation, shopping for a case and direct donations, our partner Greater Good Charities (GGC) has joined forces with the nonprofit nest to give a multi-bay approach to turtle nest protection in the outer banks of North Carolina, where Nest has worked hard at preservation
The species they have helped include Loggerhead, Green and Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles, whose nests are threatened by predators such as foxes and birds, by coastal development, by light pollution and by beach guests who forget the nest. These factors all contribute to Hatchlings’ low survival rates: only estimated 1 in 1,000 will reach adult age.
To improve their odds, GGC helps support NEST’s efforts, by providing equipment to monitor nesting places, studying and mitigating light pollution impacts for wakeplaces and giving signs that warn beach guests to the nests’ presence so they can control clear.
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Nest says that efforts like these are also helped together with state agencies such as North Carolina Wildlife Commission and through the organization’s work with townships in Dare and Currituck counties.
However, ensuring that the survival of several turtles is not only important to the species itself. It is also integrated into our oceans. Sea turtles are keystone species that control prey populations, provide nutrients to beaches through their eggs and help maintain seagrass through their grazing, giving habitats to a number of other sea life.
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They are also indicator species whose population provides important insight into the health of our oceans.
If you would like to support the efforts to protect vulnerable nests and hatches, to give sea turtle species a better chance of survival, click below!