Green Turtle
Status - Endangered
The green sea turtles, which inhabit the oceans near Africa, the Galapagos, Indonesia, and other tropical oceans worldwide, are among the largest turtles in the world. They can grow to be upwards of 700 pounds and have a lifespan of over 80 years. Unlike most other sea turtles, green turtles are herbivorous, feeding mostly on seagrass. Tens of thousands are hunted each year for their meat and eggs, and thousands more are caught and killed in fishing nets. Additionally, human activity near beaches threatens the turtles’ nesting grounds. Since the early 80’s, numerous conservation efforts have tried to protect and repopulate the green turtles, however the population is still in decline.
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