One type of species that is endangered in Georgia is Sea Turtles. Sea turtles have been on earth for 100 million years, even surviving the disappearances of dinosaurs. The world has only seven species of sea turtles and five are found along Georgia's coast: loggerhead, green, leatherback, Kemp's ridley and hawksbill. All types of sea turtles are protected by the Endangered Species act. Sea Turtles live in almost ocean basin throughout the world. They nest on tropical and sub-tropical beaches. They lay their eggs under the sand in these beaches. They are slaughtered for their eggs, meat, skin and shells. They also face habitat destruction and accidental capture in fishing gear. Climate change has an impact on turtle nesting sites. To protect
