6 days ago
Puka beach, boracay island | three hawksbill sea turtles were rescued from poachers and confiscated from illegal pet owners on boracay island during their massive campaign against illegal wildlife trade. under the supervision of dr. rizza salinas, the sea turtles were rehabilitated, tagged and released just in time for the philippines’ celebration of the month of the ocean last may together with @denr_agos
did you know that the critically endangered 🐢 #hawksbillturtle
protects coral reefs by grazing on sponges that would otherwise outgrow the corals? if sponges were left to grow unchecked, they would cover the corals and k**l the reef. this is just one of the many amazing reasons why sea turtles are crucial to our ocean’s biodiversity.
sea turtles have roamed the ocean for over 150 million years, but today, their very existence is threatened by illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss and #plasticpollution. 100,000 marine animals and over 1,000,000 sea birds die each year due to entanglement or ingestion - this includes every single endangered species of sea turtle on the planet.
#worldseaturtleday #wildforlife #seaturtleweek #seaturtles
how you can help
🌏 by refusing the use of single-use plastics, and with proper waste management and recyling, we can prevent plastic pollution from harming sea birds, animals and the people we love.
✋ do not touch, feed or interfere with wildlife and their natural habitat. this could only cause harm or death. the best way to protect nature and animals is to leave them alone.
🚫 report any illegal wildlife activity/trade to your local government officials or regional denr office. do not attempt any rescues yourself. the handling of these situations and wildlife must be done by professionals for the protection of the individual and the species involved.
#endangeredoceans #beatplasticpollution #wearecora #cleanseaspilipinas #cleanseas #lifebelowwater #seachangingcup #breakfreefromplastic #stopsucking #hydratelike #becomeanoceankeeper #beatpollution #worldenvironmentday #oceanhero #oceanheroes #beatairpollution #denragos #climateaction #worldoceansday #globalgoals