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# Over hunting before they were protected. # Getting trapped in drift nets now that they are (although this was always a problem since man used nets for open ocean fishing).
# Disturbance (either intentional or accidental) at their breeding beaches.
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∙ 11y agoBecause of the world's current pollution in the water.
Turtles in the water think that plastic bags in the water are jellyfish (turtles eat jellyfish) so they eat the plastic and choke on it. This is how heaps of turtles die.
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Marine turtles are?
most turtles in the sea are endangered, yes
What year did green sea turtles become endangerd?
not all turtles are endanger mostly just the sea turtle
Are any turtles on the endangered list?
Turtles aren't endangered but Tortoises are endangered.
How did marine turtles become endangered?
Marine turtles became endangered by lots of their habitats and coastal area is disappearing. They also get tangled in the shrimp nets and drown, by being trapped in a net they suffer tumors. They became endangered from hunting which was before they were protected. When hatchlings are born often crabs, foxes or birds kill them. They are also threatened by humans which harvest their eggs.
What has the author Tricia Litwiler written?
Tricia Litwiler has written: 'Conservation plan for sea turtles, marine mammals and the shortnose sturgeon in Maryland' -- subject(s): Endangered species, Marine mammals, Sea turtles, Shortnose sturgeon, Wildlife conservation
What are some endangered marine animals?
There are many more than these, but here are a few: Blue Whales Sea Turtles Sea Otters Dugong I do not know of any endangered fish species.
Are sea green turtles endangered?
Yes They are endangeredYes it is. It's one of the 7 turtles found in Australian waters, and sadly it is endangered. TURTLES ROCK!!!
Can marine turtles swim?
Of course they can swim, that's why they are marine turtles, you know mariners.
Do marine turtles live in sea or in oceans?
marine turtles live in oceans.
Are turltes endangered?
There are turtles that are endangered, but they are not entirely endangered or threatened as a species.
Are Painted Turtles an endangered spiecies?
no they are not - Actually, some populations of Painted Turtles are endangered. The coastal population of Western Painted Turtles are endangered in Canada (listed as "endangered" by COSEWIC). Other populations are threatened or of special concern.
When were turtles listed as endangered?
There are 86 species of turtles listed as endangered, all of which were added in different years.
