01 | Context

TORTUGAS

Across the globe, researchers suggest the seven species of sea turtles face several human-induced threats, including fisheries by-catch, direct harvesting, coastal development, pollution, and pathogens, that adversely affect their health and survival

As the climate crisis compounds these issues, frontline groups work steadily to lessen the consequences.

Keywords: Climate change; conservation; global survey; marine protected areas; MPAs; sea turtle

02 | Photography