The Green Sea Turtle

The green turtle is one of the largest sea turtle

Distribution

Blue circles are known major nesting sites. Black circles represent minor nesting locations. White circles are possible nesting sites.

Nesting BehaviorA female leatherback returning to the ocean after nesting.

A female leatherback returning to the ocean after nesting.

Green turtle nest.

Why Green Turtles are EndangeredConsumption of garbage, especially plastics,

dumped in the oceanOverharvesting of turtle eggs Accidental entrapment in fishing gearHabitat destructionIncreased human activity at beaches

A Few Things We Can DoAvoid beach activities during the nesting

seasonDispose of garbage responsiblyPick up litter from othersReport poachers to authoritiesDo not plant trees in beach areasDon’t buy turtle products