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Sea Turtles in Trouble

Scientific estimates indicate that only one in 1000 hatchlings will survive to become a reproductive adult sea turtle. Loss of nesting beaches due to coastal overdevelopment hinder turtles from laying eggs. Light pollution which causes hatchlings to go AWAY from the water and predators ranging from raccoons, birds and even domesticated animals have the odds stacked against them before they ever reach the water. Environmental disasters such as oil spills can be devastating to the animals which spend most of their time underwater but have to surface to breath. It's currently a tough world for a creature that's been around for millions of years.
Feeding in the wild, Hapuna Bay, Hawaii.

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Sea Turtle Troubles01
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James Branaman/Branaman Photography
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Scientific estimates indicate that only one in 1000 hatchlings will survive to become a reproductive adult sea turtle. Loss of nesting beaches due to coastal overdevelopment hinder turtles from laying eggs. Light pollution which causes hatchlings to go AWAY from the water and predators ranging from raccoons, birds and even domesticated animals have the odds stacked against them before they ever reach the water. Environmental disasters such as oil spills can be devastating to the animals which spend most of their time underwater but have to surface to breath. It's currently a tough world for a creature that's been around for millions of years.<br /> Feeding in the wild, Hapuna Bay, Hawaii.
California photojournalists James and Julie Branaman specialize in storytelling for editorial, commercial and destination marketing clients. Providing video & photography ranging from aerial to underwater, specializing in travel and conservation projects. FAA Part 107 certified commercial drone pilot, based in Ojai.