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Take Action: Save the Dwindling Leatherback Sea Turtle Population!
Commercial fishing, habitat erosion, and harvesting of leatherback eggs are the primary reasons the leatherback is endangered.
Goal: 30,000
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Progress: 16,265
Sponsored by: The Animal Rescue Site
The legendary leatherback sea turtle has existed for hundreds of millions of years — and is now in grave danger of extinction.
Marine fishing and pollution, habitat erosion, and the harvesting of the leatherbacks' eggs have all contributed greatly to the turtles' demise. The turtles are fighting an uphill battle toward replenishment of their species.
The fact that human interference is greatly responsible for the turtles' endangerment is actually a promising concept — it means that, if we take steps to modify our behavior, we can help the turtles once again flourish throughout the world's marine ecosystems.
Write to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar asking him to require safer practices for commercial fishing and instate stricter regulations for marine pollution and habitat erosion.
Dear Secretary Salazar,
I am writing to ask for your help on behalf of the leatherback sea turtle.
The leatherback sea turtle is a majestic creature — one that has existed for hundreds of millions of years. They are the largest marine turtles, occasionally growing up to 2,000 pounds. They're also a peaceful species, and one that needs our help.
Commercial fishing, habitat erosion, and harvesting of leatherback eggs are the primary reasons the leatherback is facing extinction.
But this also offers hope. Since human interference has much to do with the problem, it means we are able to modify our behavior in order to help this precious species.
I hope that you will implement stricter rules for both commercial fishing as well as marine pollution in favor of saving the turtles.
Please take the time to stand up for the leatherback.
Thank you.
Petition Signatures
May 14, 2013
Catherine Burbury
May 14, 2013
Lytha Lee
May 14, 2013
Lisa Rex
May 14, 2013
Judy Talley
May 14, 2013
Christina DeHaro
May 14, 2013
Ankie Ellajdel
May 14, 2013
Helene Wetzel
May 14, 2013
catherine jablonska
May 13, 2013
Felicia Rivas
May 13, 2013
Jessica Pynn
May 13, 2013
Pamela Barry
May 13, 2013
Carrie Trujillo
May 13, 2013
Sherrie Whitton
May 13, 2013
Courtney Huisman
We do not actualize the importance of a specie until it's too late. As a conservationist, we are always in search of those willing to give a cumulative effort.
May 13, 2013
Jochen Weinel
May 13, 2013
Tanja Weinel
May 13, 2013
Bart Hoppenbrouwers
May 13, 2013
Cecelia Samp
May 13, 2013
Maria Cristina Newton
TAKE CARE OF OUR HABITAT AND THE REPERCUSSION FROM EROSION.
May 13, 2013
WENDY DOUGLAS
May 13, 2013
Rhonda Sears
May 12, 2013
Stefania Nobile
May 12, 2013
susan lester
all animals should be loved and cared for not abuse and tortured.
May 12, 2013
Rosheni De Alwis
May 12, 2013
elven galadhrim
May 12, 2013
Diana Baumann
May 12, 2013
willem kom
May 12, 2013
Susan Drake
May 11, 2013
monika McComb
May 11, 2013
frances smith
May 11, 2013
lynn gray
May 11, 2013
Ray Cooper
May 11, 2013
Maureen Derrico
May 11, 2013
Carie Delgado
May 11, 2013
Brian Paulus
May 11, 2013
Candice Paulus
May 11, 2013
maria peteinaraki
May 11, 2013
keri girard
May 11, 2013
rebecca hynds
May 11, 2013
Natalie Beens
May 11, 2013
petra wagner
May 11, 2013
Kirsty Bingham
May 11, 2013
Natasja Andeweg
May 11, 2013
merrill kramer
May 11, 2013
daree ah
May 11, 2013
Dana Bucuresteanu
May 11, 2013
Bruno LAVISSE
May 11, 2013
kirchmeyer monica
May 11, 2013
DAWN WALDEN
May 11, 2013
Geraldine Ring
