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Mexico, September 2014Marine Turtle ProtectionJovana PopoviSerbiaSignificanceFor ocean ecosystems:Food chain Sea grass beds

For beach ecosystems:Nutrient sources for dune vegetation (eggs)100 eggs in a nest 3 - 7 nests during the summer nesting seasonNesting map7 species4 endangered2 vulnerable1 data deficient

ThreatsNaturalPredators such as raccoons, crabs and ants (nests)Birds, crabs and a host of predators in the ocean. After reaching adulthood, sea turtles are relatively immune to predation, except for the occasional shark attack. Human caused Shell tradePlastic debrisMarine pollutionBeach activities

Volunteer WorkMarking the nestsCleaning themSaving the turtlesMarking the nestsMarking the nestsMarking the nestsLiberation of the turtlesCleaning the nestsCleaning the nestsThanks for watching!