We can help by creating a better environment for ourselves and the species we share this world with. In the end, pollution does matter. It has a negative chain reaction on the environment that can be detrimental to future generations.
Here are a few ways we can help increase the sea turtle population:
My graph data Information was obtained from accumulation of articles and websites
Land Preservation
Protecting nesting sites for sea turtles greatly increase their survival rates as well as protection from predators.
Habitat Development
Reduce Waste
- Don't release helium balloons!
- Cut 6-pack plastic rings into smaller pieces before throwing them away.
- Clean up the beach or waterfront areas after using them and put away lounging furniture.
- Cut fishing nets/sting before discarding them.
Decrease Human Impact!
- Avoid fires on the beach
- Avoid driving on the sand
- Turn off lights facing the beaches. Sea turtles can get confused and travel the wrong way.
- Discard all food waste. Leftovers attract ants that also eat embryos.
- Do not disrupt sea turtle tracks. Nests can be tagged and protected.
- When in a boat, slow down and be aware of your surroundings.
Participating in beach clean up days help restore natural habitats for wildlife alike.
Recycle
Recycling will help minimize waste and plastics that end up in our oceans.
Increase Survival Rates
Protecting nested eggs until they've hatched greatly increases the number of sea turtles that make it into the ocean.
Social Responsibility
Taking responsibilities as biologists and educating younger generations about the importance of protecting nature.
Avoid disruptive beach activity: Including construction, driving on the sand, and fire pits.
Awareness
Helping fisheries minimize bycatch by create fishing nets that allow sea turtles to swim out
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Example of trawl netting allowing sea turtles to swim out.
Image from http://www.sefsc.noaa.gov/labs/beaufort/protected/images/greenseaturtles_transmitters.jpg
Tracking sea turtles can help biologist understand them better and learn more about the different species.
Consuming seafood that is recommended for safe and healthy oceans:
Contact your state representatives to help change the nations priorities and to help increase endangered species:
Volunteer: Every little bit helps!
Donate:
I like that your presentation is simple and clear. However, I think you need to elaborate more on each bullet point. Not just for this page put in general on your blog. Also, have you considered focusing on just one type of sea turtle? I think your message would be much more effective if you focused your effort on one. I understand that might be hard, though. Sea turtles are awesome. There's an amazing film called Turtle: The Incredible Journey you should check out. It's on netflix
ReplyDeleteI have seen that film and I love it! It's definitely an amazing story especially since it was documented and others can learn from it! Thanks for the feedback!
DeleteOverall a great website! I would add something to your homepage though because it is empty right now and that is the first thing people see. Maybe some fun photos?
ReplyDelete-Brianna
Awesome topic! I really like what you have done with it! Your website is very welcoming and fun to look at!!
ReplyDeletePretty good! I am from Florida, and there are many silly (in my opinion!) conservation volunteers who would go out to the beaches when the babies were hatching and hover over them as they made their journey to sea. They did pretty well with scaring away birds and crabs actually. I don't know if there is any information about that online, but it could be something you suggest.
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