Problems
Because of rising sea levels, the nesting areas of sea turtles are becoming more ___________.
What is flooded?
The first type of solutions that have been suggested
( Non-Direct or Hands-On) and (One example)
What is non-direct?
Most of the hurdles involved in this solution are ________ ( Social or Economical)
What is economical?
Two ways that you can help regardless of your location
What is raising awareness and supporting conservation organizations?
What are sharks?
The three main climate change caused problems that impact sea turtles
What is rising sea levels, increasing weather events, and higher sand temperatures
Planting native plants on beaches allow the nests to be more ________.
What is shaded?
2 hurdles related to either money or the government
What is money for resources and materials and getting approval from the government?
If you live near beaches of sea turtles, a way to support them is to ___________. (Multiple words)
What is respect their habitat? (respecting the nests, cleaning trash, covering holes)
How much of human-emitted greenhouse gases are absorbed by the ocean?
What is 1/3?
The biggest problem that sea turtles are facing which are caused by rising sand temperatures
What is an unbalanced ratio of male to female hatchlings?
Human-made solutions that would only be implemented if the issue became more severe
What is artificial hatcheries and incubators?
Why is raising awareness important to overcome the hurdles?
- allows more support to be gained for government policies and research for evidence to help solve the problem
One thing that conservation organizations do to help protect sea turtle populations
What is conducting scientific research, rescuing sea turtles, implementing solutions
The percentage of female turtles in Raine Island, Australia.
What is 99%?