Question

Hunting the leatherback turtle has serious consequences.Justify.

Answer 1

Worldwide, six of the seven sea turtle species are classified as threatened or endangered due to human actions and lifestyles. The biggest threats include: Entanglement in fishing gear. Poaching and illegal trade of eggs, meat, and shells.

Answer 2

Hunting the leatherback turtle is regarded as a serious offence.

As six out of the 7 sea turtle species can be classified as endangered or threatened due to various human lifestyles and actions, any action against the turtles are considered as illegal.

The causes of the threats include entanglement in the fishing gear.

Illegal trade and poaching of meat, eggs and shells are also considered as punishable offence.