However, the seven threatened and endangered species of sea turtles swimming the oceans are more than simply conservation icons. They are oceanic canaries, informing us of coastal and pelagic habitats ...
Boselowitz could not confirm if foul play was involved. Poachers value the shells of hawksbill turtles. She said it was rare for the hawksbill turtle to be found swimming or nesting in Florida waters.
The 120 Kemp’s ridley turtles and 33 green turtles, which got caught in the ‘hook’ of the cape and were too cold to swim out, were rescued by staff and volunteers of the Massachusetts ...
That then leads them to become weak and lethargic, which eventually makes the turtles unable to swim and float on the water's surface. And if the turtles don't receive help, they could die.