Leatherback turtles are considered vulnerable to extinction worldwide, but according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, many populations are at high risk.
Brian Wallace, a Wildlife Ecologist from Colorado, stated that all seven areas where leatherbacks are found are facing significant environmental risks.
These turtles are known for having the longest marine migrations of any animal, with some swimming up to 3,700 miles (5,955 kilometers). This incredible feat exposes them to a variety of risks across different habitats, Wallace explained.
On the other hand, global populations of green turtles are still at risk of extinction, but studies have shown signs of recovery in many regions around the world.
“By ending commercial harvesting and allowing populations to rebound, green turtles are now thriving,” said co-author Michel María Capistrán, a researcher from Stanford University who conducted fieldwork in coastal waters of Mexico and various parts of the United States.
Source: www.nbcnews.com