"For more than 100 million years sea turtles have covered vast distances across the world's oceans. filling a vital role in the balance of marine habitats.
Human activities have tipped the scales against the survival of these ancient mariners. Nearly all species of sea turtle are classified as Endangered. Slaughtered for their eggs, meat, skin and shells, sea turtles suffer from poaching and over-exploitation. They also face habitat destruction and accidental capture in fishing gear" -World Wide Fund
Uploaded 10 July 2017