Loggerhead Turtle Stories
What do sea turtles eat? Unfortunately, plastic bags.
Plastic has only been mass-produced since the 1940s, but it’s having a devastating impact on sea turtles. Many of us are doing our part to reduce plastic pollution by recycling and reducing single-use items, but governments must also step up to take accountability and end this pollution epidemic.
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Can LED lights save sea turtles?
WWF Magazine: Spring 2017Hundreds of thousands of sea turtles are accidentally killed by fishing gear—caught on dangling hooks or entangled in nets—every year.
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How long do sea turtles live? And other sea turtle facts
Sea turtles have roamed the Earth’s oceans for the last 110 million years. Here’s a look at some common questions about the species.
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A Brighter Light on Bycatch
April 02, 2013Gillnet fishing, one of the most common forms of fishing in the world, often leads to the accidental capture of non-targeted species. WWF is supporting work to illuminate nets so turtles can avoid swimming into them.
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New Hope for Marine Life
November 06, 2012On November 6, 2012, the Government of Mozambique announced the creation of the second largest marine protected area in Africa. Made up of ten islands off the coast of northern Mozambique, this coastal marine reserve in the Primeiras and Segundas Archipelago will cover more than 4020 square miles and contains abundant coral and turtle species.
