The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) range extends throughout tropical and subtropical seas around the world, with two distinct populations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, but it is also found in.. Read more » the Indian Ocean.The adults usually inhabit shallow lagoons, feeding mostly on various species of seagrasses.Like other sea turtles, green sea turtles migrate long distances between feeding grounds and hatching beaches.C. mydas is listed as endangered by the IUCN and CITES and is protected from exploitation in most countries.[8] It is illegal to collect, harm or kill them. In addition, many countries have laws and ordinances to protect nesting areas. However, turtles are still in danger due to human activity. In some countries, turtles and their eggs are hunted for food. Pollution indirectly harms turtles at both population and individual scales. Many turtles die after being caught in fishing nets. Also, real estate development often causes habitat loss by eliminating nesting beaches.
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