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Advance Environmental Science
Crisis in Paradise:
Philippines Sea Turtle
Conservation at
Endangered as
Climate Change
takes receptors.
E-NEWS REPORTER:
Jessie Deleyon
Ulyann H. Ningal
WHAT IS SEA
TURTLE?
Siebenrockiella leytensis is a species of
freshwater turtle endemic to the Philippines. It is
classified as critically endangered.
It is known as the Philippine forest turtle,
the Philippine pond turtle.
It is locally known as bakoko in Cuyonon.
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Sea Turtle: Sea turtles are ancient species, having been around
since the time of the dinosaurs. Fossils from the oldest marine
turtle date back 120 million years.
AKA: marine turtles
Kingdom: | Animalia
Phylum: | Chordata
Class: | Reptilia
Order: | Testudines
Super Family: | Chelonioidea
Marine Turtle Biology
LIFE CYCLE OF SEA
TURTLES
1. Nesting
2. Incubation
3. Hatching
4. Oceanic stage
5. Juvenile stage
6. Mating and nesting
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How to Tell if a Sea Turtle is
Male or Female?
LONGEVITY
The lifespan of turtles can vary

depending on the species. Some
turtles, like the common box turtle,
can live for around 30-40 years in
the wild
like the
Galapagos
tortoise,
can live for
over 100
years.
GEOGRAPHY
CONTINENTS
Asia
SUBCONTINENTS
Southeast Asia
COUNTRIES
Philippines
BIOGEOGRAPHICAL REALMS
Indomalayan
Philippine forest turtles are known only from

northern Palawan and surrounding islands.
This includes the island of Dumaran where
these turtles are still relatively abundant in
creeks.
The Philippine or Palawan Forest Turtle Siebenrockiella leytensis is the only endemic turtle known
to occur in the Philippines. It was assessed as Critically Endangered in 2000 and has been
considered as one of the world's top 25 most endangered turtles since 2003.
Population Number
The IUCN Red List and other

sources don’t provide the number
of the Philippine forest turtle total
population size. Currently, this
species is classified as Critically
Endangered (CR) on the IUCN
Red List.
6 Interesting Sea
Turtles Facts
1. Sea turtles can
live up to 50
years
2. Sand
Temperature
Determines the
Sex of Sea Turtles
3. Sea Turtles
Migrate
Thousands of
Miles in their
Lifetimes
4. Sea Turtles Play
A Crucial Role In
Maintaining the
Ecosystem of the
World’s Oceans
5. Sea Turtles Do
Not Retract Into
Their Shells and
Are Thus More
Vulnerable
6. There Are Only About 6.5 Million Sea
Turtles Left in the Wild
SEA TURTLE THREATS
1. Destruction Of Nesting And Feeding Habitats:
Development, pollution, and climate change are threatening the
sea turtle's natural nesting and feeding habitats.
2. Illegal Trade And Harvest:

Sea turtles are often illegally harvested for their shells,
meat, and eggs, leading to a decline in their
populations.
3. Entanglement in fishing gear:

Sea turtles often become entangled in fishing gear, such as
nets and longlines, leading to injury or death.
https://www.seeturtles.org/sea-turtles-threats
4. Climate Change:
Rising temperatures, sea level rise, and changes in ocean currents
due to climate change are impacting the sea turtle's nesting
beaches and migration patterns.
5. Pollution:
Plastic pollution, oil spills, and other forms of pollution
in the oceans can harm sea turtles and their habitats.
6. Marine Debris:
Sea turtles often mistake plastic bags, balloons, and other
marine debris for food, leading to digestive blockages and other
health issues.
SEA TURTLE
CONSERVATION
In the Calamianes Island Group in the Philippines, Indigenous women are taking marine conservation
measures into their own hands to restore mangroves, seagrass and sea turtle populations.
The Conservation Mosaic Approach to
Reduce Corruption and the Illicit Sea
Turtle Take and Trade
A. Alonso Aguirre, D.V.M., Ph.D.,
Department of Environmental Science
and Policy, George Mason University
Wallace J Nichols, Ph.D., California
Academy of Sciences
April 2020 | TNRC Practice Note
All 5 species of sea turtle in the
Philippines are listed as
“Endangered” on the IUCN Red
List.
The Large Marine Vertebrates Research
Institute Philippines encourages all ocean-
loving humans to contribute to their
Citizen Science campaign.
#BuhayDagat
#Pawikan
#SeaTurtle
#WorldReptileAwarenessDay
UP Marine Biological Society

PAWS is a credible nationwide non-profit organization, composed of a network
of committed, compassionate and trustworthy individuals and institutions that
initiate and lead in the promotion of animal welfare, and the protection of all
animals. PAWS envisions a nation that respects animals, practices responsible
Marine protected areas (MPAs) play a crucial role in the conservation of sea turtles. These areas
are designated by governments and other entities to restrict access to marine environments, in
order to protect fragile ecosystems from disturbances caused by human activities such as fishing
and recreational boating
"Give back to nature, and it will
return to us with the wisdom of a
thriving, interconnected world."
CONCLUSION:
The conservation of turtles is a critical and urgent issue that requires
collective action and cooperation at local, national, and international
levels. The threats facing turtles, such as habitat destruction, pollution,
climate change, and illegal trade, demand immediate and sustained
efforts to protect and restore their populations. Conservation
measures, including habitat protection, enforcement of laws against
poaching and illegal trade, and public awareness campaigns, are crucial
to the long-term survival of turtles. Additionally, collaboration among
governments, non-governmental organizations, and local communities
is essential to ensure the successful conservation of turtles and their
habitats. It is clear that the conservation of turtles is a complex and
multifaceted issue, but it is also one that is both necessary and
achievable with the right dedication and resources.
References:
Araujo, G., Montgomery, J., Pahang, K., Labaja, J., Murray, R., Ponzo, A.; Journal of Experimental
Marine Biology and Ecology, 2016
Araujo, G., Legaspi, C.G.M., Freber, S., Murray, R., Burdett, K., Grundy, S., Labaja, J., Snow, S.,
Yaptinchay, A., Ponzo, A. Inter Research Science, 2019
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AKA: marine turtles

The lifespan of turtles can vary

Philippine forest turtles are known only from

The IUCN Red List and other

2. Illegal Trade And Harvest:

3. Entanglement in fishing gear:

UP Marine Biological Society

GREEN SEA TURTLE IN THE PHILIPPINES. © KEITH A. ELLENBOGEN

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