Sea turtles are about to become extinct?

In a statement (September 29), the World Animal Conservation Organization said that sea turtles living in marine areas of countries such as India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are at high risk of extinction. .

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Specifically, about 11 species of sea turtles worldwide are facing the threat of extinction, including 5 species living in the waters of the EEZ of India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

With the participation of more than 30 marine biologists from countries and territories around the world, this is the first time scientists, marine biologists conduct research, identify threats. serious to the extinction of some sea turtles.

The report said that a number of species of sea turtles living in the waters of countries such as Japan, Myanmar, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia are seriously threatened. Currently, only a few populations are considered healthy turtles currently live in the waters of the South Pacific and South America.

Research shows that the risk of extinction of sea turtles is related to human activity. People living along the coast occupy all their living areas, resulting in a narrowing of their living and reproductive areas, the operation of boats is also a cause of injuries. on their bodies. More specifically, in some places, there is a direct consumption of turtle meat and even turtle eggs are a favorite of the tourists.

In addition, global climate change is also a threat to the survival of sea turtles.