Sea Turtles in Trouble

What is the main cause of threat to sea turtles in Florida?

• Loss of nesting habitat

• Artificial lighting

• Fishing bycatch

• Direct consumption of turtle meat and eggs

Why do sea turtle hatchlings get disoriented by artificial lights?

• They follow the horizon out over the ocean

• They rely on the slope of the beach

• They instinctively know to go downward

• They rely on light to find the ocean

What is the impact of disorientation on sea turtle hatchlings?

• They become vulnerable to predation

• They become vulnerable to dehydration

• They become vulnerable to being cooked in the sun

• All of the above

How do artificial lights near nesting beaches affect adult female sea turtles?

• They cause adult female sea turtles to nest in the wrong location

• They have no impact on adult female sea turtles

• They lure females away from the sea

• They deter females from coming ashore

What has been the impact of NFWF funding on sea turtle conservation in Anna Maria Island?

• No impact

• Increased sea turtle disorientations

• No data available

• Decreased sea turtle disorientations

What is the goal of NFWF-funded projects in relation to sea turtles?

• Nest relocations

• Predator control

• Habitat restoration

• All of the above

What is the current status of green sea turtles in the Archie Carr refuge?

• No data available

• Recovered

• Threatened

• Endangered

What was the purpose of the Recovered Oil Fund for Wildlife established by NFWF?

• To protect endangered sea turtles

• To protect migratory birds

• To relocate turtle eggs threatened by oil

• All of the above

What is the focus of NFWF-funded projects in relation to sea turtles?

• Science and education

• All of the above

• In-water interactions with fisheries

• Nesting beaches

What is the ultimate goal of sea turtle conservation efforts?

• To increase sea turtle numbers

• To maximize conservation investments

• To protect nesting habitats

• All of the above