Rampantly Illegal Trade of Green Turtles - Millie Annabeth

The green turtles are the largest species of hard shelled and second largest of all sea turtles. These turtles are 3 to 4 feet long, and as an interesting fact they think jellyfish taste good. Nevertheless, in a possible 85,000 species left, the green turtles are classified as endangered. The green turtles are threatened by overharvesting their eggs and by being caught in fishing gears, as well as loss of nesting beach sites. Despite that, pollution, especially on the coral reefs and nesting beaches, are changing the green turtle's habitat a lot. By the greed of most humans that is uncontrollable, the green turtles are exploited to make medicine, causing 37,000 turtles killed each year.

What could we do to help?

• Reduce marine debris that may entangle or accidentally be eaten by these turtles

• Participate in coastal cleanup and reduce plastic waste

• Carry reusable water bottles and shopping bags

• Keep nesting beaches dark and safe for turtles