Endangered green sea turtles face a tough battle on Loosiep Island, Micronesia, where their nests are being raided by pigs, rats, and lizards. A new community-led initiative is stepping up to protect these turtles by eradicating invasive pests while also boosting local farming efforts. Together, they’re working towards a sustainable future for both wildlife and agriculture! #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #Sustainability #GreenSeaTurtles #Extinction

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2024-10-19/monitor-lizard-eradication-micronesia-turtle-island-loosiep/104375496

World-first monitor lizard eradication program aims to protect endangered turtles nesting on Micronesian island

On an isolated island in the Federated States of Micronesia, community and invited scientists are attempting a world-first monitor lizard eradication program to protect nesting turtles.

ABC News
Learn about #GreenSeaTurtles at the #MontereyBayAquarium, these #SeaTurtles are quite large and are trained to help manage their daily routines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StnUYv9ikcI
Caring for green sea turtles at the Monterey Bay Aquarium | Best Job Ever!

YouTube
Great Barrier Reef: rising temperatures turning green sea turtles female

‘Complete feminisation’ of northern population is possible in near future, researchers find