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
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.