Hawksbill and green sea turtles play an important roles in their ecosystems. By eating sponges, hawksbills help keep the growth of sea sponges in check which allows corals to grow. Seagrass consumed by green turtles is quickly digested and becomes available as recycled nutrients to the many species of plants and animals that live in the sea grass ecosystem. To learn more about hawksbills visit: https://www.seeturtles.org/hawksbill-turtles To learn more about green sea turtles visit: https://www.
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The hawksbill turtle’s beak-like mouth is perfect for eating their favorite food: sponges! As the only species of sea turtles that feed primarily on sponges, hawksbill turtles play a very important role in their ecosystem. Eating sponges helps succession to occur in the reef and opens up space for other organisms to grow. Learn more with our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://oceana.ly/3QYTARX | Oceana
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Today we celebrate Hawksbill Turtle Day! 🐢💛🤎 Hawksbill sea turtles are one of the most beautiful and important species in the ocean! They help coral reefs thrive by eating sponges that compete with corals for space on the reef 🪸 But they have been hunted to the edge of extinction for their colorful shell. Their shells (also known as “tortoiseshell”) are made into jewelry and other products that are frequently sold to travelers in markets across Latin America, Asia, and elsewhere. They are li
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June 13 is Hawksbill Day 💚🐢 Hawksbill sea turtles help coral reefs thrive by eating sponges that compete with corals for space on the reef. But they have been hunted to the edge of extinction for their colorful shell. Find more info at ➡️ www.seaturtleweek.com/hawksbill-day Video: @olmariela Vida Marine Sea Turtle Conservation Program #seaturtleweek #seaturtleweek2023 #semanadelastortugasmarinas #tortugasmarinas #tortugacarey #hawksbillday #hawksbillseaturtle #tooraretowear #criticallyendanger
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