Why are Loggerhead sea turtles in trouble?
Loggerheads become entangled or drown in shrimp trawls and other fishing gear. Pollution and marine debris are another threat to sea turtles in the water. In coastal areas where there are many boats, sea turtles are frequently injured and killed by collisions with boats and propellers. On nesting beaches threats to loggerheads are coastal development, coastal armoring, and beachfront lighting, which leads to the loss of beach habitat for nesting. What can you do to help sea turtles? It is possible for anyone to help support sea turtle conservation. You can help participate in beach cleanups or attend a public sea turtle walk. You can do a presentation on turtles for a class to raise awareness, adopt a turtle, or follow a sea turtle telemetry project. Donate to the Mote marine Laboratory. You can help just by remembering not to release balloons or kleave trash or cigarette butts at the beach. You can also help spread the word to your family and friends that sea turtles are an important
