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Ecological importance and conservation strategies for sea turtles: A comprehensive review
Anitha R, Aswini L, R Lavanya , Anandhi A and Linisha N M
Year : 2025 | Pages: 64-67
Received on: 15/09/2025
Revised on: 22/10/2025
Accepted on: 31/10/2025
Published on: 12/11/2025
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Anitha R, Aswini L, R Lavanya , Anandhi A and Linisha N M( 2025).
Ecological importance and conservation strategies for sea turtles: A comprehensive review
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 10( 6), 64-67.
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Abstract
Sea turtles are ancient marine reptiles that play vital ecological roles across tropical and subtropical ecosystems. As keystone species, they regulate trophic dynamics, enhance nutrient cycling, and maintain seagrass and coral reef health. However, human-induced pressures—ranging from fisheries bycatch and coastal development to pollution and climate change—have resulted in significant population declines globally. This review synthesizes scientific findings from 1987 to 2024 to evaluate the ecological significance, major threats, and conservation strategies for sea turtles. Emphasis is placed on ecosystem services, emerging technological interventions, and policy frameworks that support global turtle conservation. Findings highlight the importance of community engagement, innovative monitoring tools, and adaptive management to mitigate anthropogenic threats. The study concludes that integrated, multidisciplinary approaches combining ecological science, policy, and technology are essential for long-term sea turtle conservation and the sustainability of coastal ecosystems
Keywords
Sea turtle conservation, Marine biodiversity, Nesting ecology, Climate change, Coastal management.
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