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Why are marine turtles threatened?

Updated: 8/20/2019
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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.


Do marine turtles lay their eggs on land?

Marine turtles do come ashore to lay their eggs.


Marine turtles are?

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Why are marine turtles declining?

It's the economy. The government doesn't have enough money to keep the marine turtles paid.


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Are sea turtles endangerd animals?

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Which oceans do loggerhead turtles live in?

Loggerhead turtles inhabit the marine biome.


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How can marine biome be threatened?

The marine biome is threatened by pollution, oil spills, and excessive hunting of species that live there, as well as trash floating in the water.


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.