Why are green sea turtles that live in Puerto Rico endangered?

Answer 1

Before they were listed as Endangered Species, turtle fishery was very popular in the Carribbean and caused sea turtle populations to plummet significantly. On top of this, sea turtles have experienced much habitat loss, especially of the coral reefs where they find much of their food. This destruction of the reefs occurs mainly because of pollution in the water and ships that hit the reef.

Answer 2

Early Hawaiins cosidered Green turtles as a source of food, tools, and ornamentation. When western culure came around thousands and thousands were harvested, and the population just couldn't keep up. There are a few more thngs that have kept thm endangered, like loss of nesting sites and other habitats.

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