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United by a love for sea turtles
Sea turtles, one of the most graceful creatures of our open waters. For over 100 million years they are travelling through our open waters. Besides being beautiul and gracious, they play a vital role in balancing the marine habitat.
Sea turtles are in danger
Unfortunately all sea turtle species are in vulnerable of going extinct. The hawksbill is even critallically endangered. The WWF foundation lists the 4 major threaths of sea turtles.
5.000 sea turtles are caught as bycatch from fisheries every year
10.000 sea turtles are lost due to illegal trade and direct consumption every year
14 pieces of plastic drifiting in the oceanare needed to kill a sea turtle
As a result of all these threaths over 90% of all leatherback turtles disappeared from the Eastern Pacific in the last 30 years.
The 3 things you can do right now to help
We cannot risk loosing more sea turtles from our waters. There are 3 things you can do right now to help.
1. Watch out what you buy
The WWF advises everyone to only purchase sustainable seafood from thrustworthy sources. Are you travelling in Asia? Watch out for the food and jewelry items.
2. Raise awareness: Share the video below on Facebook and Instagram
Spread the word of the global sea turtle endangerment. Share the 60 second video about this issue on Facebook and Instagram, tag all your friends for maximum impact.
3. Raise awareness: Wear the Beach & Bangle TURTLE LIFE bracelet
Show you care about the life of sea turtles, spread the word with the Beach & Bangle TURTLE LIFE bracelet.
Want to read more about sea turtles? We used the sources below.
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