Green Sea Turtles Recover from Brink of Extinction
Green sea turtles, weighing up to 400 pounds, are making a comeback from the edge of extinction.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has reclassified the green sea turtle from Endangered to Least Concern, marking a significant victory in ocean conservation.
The ongoing global recovery of the green turtle is a powerful example of what coordinated global conservation over decades can achieve to stabilise and even restore populations of long-lived marine species.
The IUCN updates species categories based on new data on population, threat levels, and habitat. Effective conservation approaches must consider not only the turtles but also the health of their habitats and ecological functions.
Author's summary: Green sea turtles are recovering from extinction thanks to global conservation efforts.
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