Historically, sea turtles were plentiful in our local waters, but many human imposed pressures have resulted in a massive decline in their numbers. Traditionally, sea turtles were a popular food source, and the harvesting of both adult reproductive turtles and turtle eggs was responsible for the local decline in sea turtle numbers. Taking of adult turtles for meat, shells, jewelry, and other products reduced the number of nesting turtles and decreased the production of eggs. Without eggs, the successful production of future generations of turtles was halted.
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