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Hawksbill Turtle Endangered

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For thousands of years civilizations have sought out the hawksbill sea turtles for their ornate shells which can be used as decoration for jewelry and for other small items. Hawksbill turtles are protected by international agreements like the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora CITES and the Convention on Migratory Species. Hawksbill Turtle Noaa Fisheries Hawksbill sea turtles are internationally listed as critically endangered and the reptile has been federally listed as an endangered species since 1970. Hawksbill turtle endangered . The hawksbills beautiful translucent shell is unfortunately one of its greatest liabilities. Alongside Kemps Ridleys they are believed to be the most endangered of the seven species of sea turtle with only approximately 8000. Ad Prevent the loss of biodiversity and protect threatened wild species and natural habitats. Hawksbill Turtle stuck in a net. Though hawksbills are widely distributed the IUCN