Hawksbill turtle shells are very beautifully patterned, making them highly valuable. The hunting of them and the illegal trade for their shells has put them as Critically Endangered. Their natural tendency to help maintain the health of coral reefs and seagrass beds make it especially important that something is done to help them. More efforts must be made to raise awareness in more rural communities, develop alternate paths, and work to stop the illegal trade through monitoring networks.
Hawksbill Turtle
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Turtle Conservancy 