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Ocean Facts and Figures : Facts about Marine Reptiles

  • Sea Turtle Conservation Program -- "Sea turtles are marine reptiles that have existed since their giant land turtle ancestors returned to the sea sometime during the Age of Dinosaurs. Eight species of sea turtles have managed to survive to modern times..." (Added: 27-May-2003 Hits: 176 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It
  • Sea Turtles -- From leatherbacks to loggerheads, seven species of sea turtles swim the world's oceans-with the exception of the Australian flatback, all are listed as threatened or endangered. Sadly, they face many dangers as they travel the seas-like getting caught in fishing gear meant for other animals, the loss of nesting and feeding sites, directed hunting and pollution. (Added: 5-Jun-2003 Hits: 145 Rating: 7.00 Votes: 3) Rate It
  • Sea turtles under siege from egg poachers, pollution and development -- Sea turtles have existed virtually unchanged for more than 100 million years. But human activity, including taking eggs -- considered an aphrodisiac in some parts of Asia -- has pushed several species to the brink of extinction. Other threats include shoreline development, fishing nets and pollution from shipping. (Added: 20-May-2003 Hits: 123 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It
  • Turtle hurtles towards extinction -- The leatherback sea turtle - one of the largest, oldest and widest-ranging marine animals ever to cruise the oceans - could be heading for extinction. (Added: 25-May-2003 Hits: 134 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It


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