Why is the Caretta caretta (Loggerhead turtle) endangered? For the Caretta caretta (Loggerhead Turtle), the loss of nesting habit is its greatest threat. This occurs because of coastal development, predation of nests, and human disturbances. Examples of the latter are coastal lighting and housing developments. These factors cause disorientation to the hatchlings, during their emergence. Other major threats include incidental capture in longline fishing, shrimp trawling, and pollution. Incidental capture in fisheries seems to have played a significant role in the…
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