3 Reasons Loggerhead Sea Turtles are Important to Marine Ecosystems

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3 Reasons Loggerhead Sea Turtles are Important to Marine Ecosystems


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  1. They help maintain the balance of the marine food web/chain by feeding on jellyfish and other invertebrates.
  2. Their nesting sites provide crucial habitat for other species and help maintain the health of beaches and dunes.
  3. They are indicator species and their health represents the overall health of ocean ecosystems. Declines in their population are linked to pollution and overfishing.
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3 Reasons Loggerhead Sea Turtles are Important to Marine Ecosystems