How do I help loggerhead sea turtles?
Loggerhead sea turtles are amazing marine creatures with an extremely large range that encompasses all but the coldest polar waters. Since 1978, loggerheads have been listed on the EPA’s endangered and threatened species list. Some of the major causes of loggerhead decline are shrimp trawling, water pollution, and loss of nesting habitat due to human development. While the battle for survival may be particularly hard for loggerheads, a species that reaches sexual maturity at 35 years, there are a number of things that you can do personally to help them.About LoggerheadsAccording to National Geographic, loggerheads are the most common sea turtle species in U.S. coastal waters, though their range can include places as diverse as Argentina and Oman. Feeding mainly on crabs, jellyfish, and conchs, they are carnivores that can weigh over 250 lbs. Like other sea turtles, female loggerheads come to the beach to lay their eggs. When the highly vulnerable baby turtles hatch, they scramble to th
