Connecting the Dots: Sea Turtles and Ecosystem Balance

The video explains the crucial role of sea turtles as a keystone species in marine ecosystems. Sea turtles help maintain healthy seagrass beds and control jellyfish populations, which supports marine biodiversity and human reliance on oceans. They are part of the marine food chain and have mutualistic relationships with other species. The video also highlights the threat of plastic pollution in oceans.

Why is it important for humans to care about the health of sea turtles?

What role do sea turtles play in maintaining the health of seagrass beds?

How do sea turtles contribute to controlling jellyfish populations?

What is a mutualistic relationship, and how do sea turtles exemplify this concept?

What are some of the threats that plastic poses to sea turtles and their habitats?