Sea Turtles: A Key to Understanding Our Oceans
Serving As Indicators of Ocean Health
Among the marine animal kingdom, sea turtles are some of the most iconic and well-recognized creatures in existence, a species which has become emblematic of the global wildlife conservation movement. Collectively, its seven sub-groups are keystones which play a critical role in the planet’s oceans and further serve as indicators of their environmental health. As we seek to understand the consequences of human activity on the marine environment, the status of this long-lived, unique creature and its vulnerabilities offers key insights to the current state of our seas and therefore our world.