Overview and Endangered Status of Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles

Turtle; There are currently seven different species swimming in the ocean of the earth. They are marine reptiles that have existed 150 million years after the dinosaur crossed the earth (Texas Park and Wildlife). These ancient creatures existed globally before the emergence of humans, but it is ironic that all seven species of turtles are now in danger for human activity. Among the seven species, the camp Ridley is the most serious endangered species.

Kemp's Ridley Turtle, also known as the Atlantic Ridley Turtle, is one of the rarest and smallest sea turtles and is in serious danger. Kay 's Redley turtle, found mainly in the Gulf of Mexico, often crosses the Atlantic Ocean and can only return to egg laying. This group of turtles has unique nesting habits. Ladies arrived a lot - a parade called Alibadath - laying eggs on the beach. Unfortunately, the number of Campredelli sea turtles has drastically decreased due to conditions such as habitat loss, marine pollution, fishing nets intertwining. As a result, the harvesting of eggs is illegal, and research projects have been undertaken to hatch eggs in a temperature controlled room to hatch this endangered species of marine life.

Five turtles live in the Gulf of Mexico: loggerhead turtles, kemp turtles, green turtles, dragonflies and leatherback turtles. All of these species are protected by the Endangered Species Protection Act. The Gulf of Mexico provides important habitats for sea turtle breeding, breeding, migration and shelter. Including a wide range of habitats in the high seas, small juveniles rely on them for survival. Scientists judge that the four types of turtles (Kempuri, loggerhead turtle, green turtle, toad) and its habitat are exposed to deep sea horizon oil of the high seas, the continental shelf, the coastal area and the coastal area (including the beach) Did. The fifth leatherback may be exposed to deep sea horizon oil and some exposed leatherback tortoisees may die