A win for one of our ocean’s most iconic animals! 🌊🐢 The green turtle has been downlisted on the @iucnred_list from Endangered to Least Concern. Conservation efforts have been strengthened over the past few decades following severe population declines caused by demand for their meat, shells, and eggs, as well as the global loss of nesting beaches and accidental capture in fishing gear. This downlisting is proof that long-term conservation and collective global action can drive real recovery. W

Sea turtles are fascinating creatures! They've been swimming in Earth’s oceans for hundreds of millions of years. Sea turtles lead incredible lives, surviving for many decades at sea. This #WorldSeaTurtleDay, learn about these beloved marine reptiles—what they eat, what the major threats are, and how they reproduce: https://bit.ly/3RqQLcR | NOAA Fisheries Service

🌊 Did you know? Sea turtles are real-life ocean navigators! 🐢✨ These incredible marine reptiles have been swimming our oceans for over 110 million years — yes, since the time of the dinosaurs! 🦖🌎 Scientists have discovered that sea turtles can detect Earth’s magnetic field and use it like a natural GPS, helping them travel thousands of kilometers and return to the same beach where they were born to nest. 🧭💫 Their survival depends on delicate environmental balance — even the temperature of