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Green Sea Turtle Population Status

October 16 , 2025 17 hrs 0 min 9 0
  • The IUCN has upgraded the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) status from Endangered to Least Concern after decades of global conservation efforts.
  • The global green turtle population has increased by nearly 28% since the 1970s, despite ongoing threats to some subpopulations.
  • Conservation successes include protecting nesting females and eggs, using Turtle Excluder Devices, and reducing unsustainable trade.
  • Major recoveries were reported in Ascension Island, Brazil, Mexico, and Hawai’i, with some subpopulations nearing pre-commercial levels.
  • The Southwest Pacific subpopulation, including Raine Island in Australia, shows declining hatchling production in recent years.

 

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