Sea Turtle Conservation and Biology

Sea turtles have existed for 150 million years, surviving numerous challenges. Their life cycle involves overcoming many threats from hatching to adulthood. Human activities have drastically reduced their survival rates, pushing them towards endangerment. Despite these odds, a breeding adult sea turtle is a rare and miraculous occurrence.

How long have sea turtles been in existence?

• Since the late Jurassic period

• Since the early Jurassic period

• Since the Triassic period

• Since the Cretaceous period

What percentage of sea turtle eggs typically do not hatch?

• 40%

• 20%

• 10%

• 30%

What is one of the main threats young sea turtles face on their way to the sea?

• Lack of food

• Predatory birds

• Strong currents

• Cold temperatures

Where do young sea turtles often settle for safety in the ocean?

• Coral reefs

• Sandy ocean floors

• Underwater caves

• Floating seaweed patches

What size can a leatherback sea turtle grow to after a decade?

• Size of a dinner table

• Size of a car tire

• Size of a dinner plate

• Size of a small boat

At what age do sea turtles typically reach breeding maturity?

• 15 years

• 25 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

What has caused the survival rate of sea turtles to drop significantly?

• Human activities

• Climate change

• Disease

• Natural predators

What percentage of sea turtles survive to breeding age without human interference?

• 5%

• 1%

• 10%

• 20%

Which human activity is NOT mentioned as a threat to sea turtles?

• Beach development

• Fishing nets

• Deforestation

• Plastic pollution

How many sea turtle species are currently threatened or endangered?

• Four

• Six

• Eight

• Ten