How would you take care of sea turtles?
Answers
1) Reduce marine debris that may entangle or be accidentally eaten by sea turtles.
2) Participate in coastal clean-ups and reduce plastic use to keep our beaches and ocean clean.
3) Carry reusable water bottles and shopping bags.
4) Keep nesting beaches dark and safe for sea turtles.
Answer:
1)Reduce marine debris that may entangle or be accidentally eaten by sea turtles.
2)Participate in coastal clean-ups and reduce plastic use to keep our beaches and ocean clean. Trash in the ocean can harm sea turtles and other creatures that live there.
3)Carry reusable water bottles and shopping bags. Refrain from releasing balloons, they'll likely end up in the ocean where sea turtles can mistake them for prey and consume them.
4)Keep nesting beaches dark and safe for sea turtles. Turn off, shield, or redirect lights visible from the beach. Lights disorient hatchling sea turtles and discourage nesting females from coming onto the beach to lay their eggs.
5)Do not disturb nesting turtles, nests, or hatchlings. Attend organized sea turtle watches that know how to safely observe nesting sea turtles.
6) Remove recreational beach equipment like chairs, umbrellas, boats at night so sea turtles are not turned away.
7) Fill in holes and knock down sandcastles before you leave the beach. They can become obstacles for nesting turtles or emerging hatchlings.