Help the Hawksbill Turtle!
Hello,
this is IGL and this post is about helping the Hawksbill Turtle. The Hawksbill
Turtle is known everywhere for the beautiful pattern on their shell. They get
the name from their beak, which resembles a lot like a hawk’s. They weigh
100-150 pounds and measure to be three feet long or smaller. Living in deep
coral reefs and tropical waters, they feast upon sea anemones and sponges. They
are vital for the coral reef systems. They eat off the coral that surfaced in
the water, letting fish to feed and swim with more space. Along with other
marine turtle, the Hawksbill has been present on the Earth practically 100
million years. However, they won’t be here for long.
They
are critically endangered, almost gone in the wild. One reason for their danger
is illegal trading and poaching. Even though many countries prohibit the
trading of their shells, people still poach them to use the shell for jewelry
and decoration. Bycatch also threatens the Hawksbill, along with many other
endangered animals. Pollution risks their lives, especially when the baby
turtles swallow harmful trash, such as plastic.
There
are many ways for you to help. You could:
- Tell someone
- Start a petition
- Boycott the use of their shells
- Lessen your diet on seafood
- Help pick up trash along the beach or other ocean areas
Help the Hawksbill Turtle!
Idea+Gift=Love IGL
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