Record #:

25011

Author(s):

Abstract:

Sea turtles are in trouble. The leading factor is development of beaches. With off road vehicle tracks, and human foot prints, baby turtles get stuck and eventually eaten. Other factors affecting their journey to the ocean are street lights, raccoons, and foxes.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. 8 Issue 5, May 1981, p3-4, il

Subject(s):

Sea turtles; Reptile populations