By Sakshi Sah
Published Nov 22, 2024

Hindustan Times
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5 endangered sea creatures you should know about

Discover the sea creatures that are at risk of disappearing forever.

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Manta rays face endangerment due to fishing, habitat destruction, and being targeted for their gill plates in traditional medicine.

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Threatened by poaching, plastic waste, and shrinking nesting beaches, green sea turtles play a key role in keeping seagrass beds healthy.

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Whale sharks are endangered by habitat loss, accidental capture in fishing nets, and marine pollution, which threaten their survival in the oceans.

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Hawksbill sea turtles are endangered due to illegal trade of their shells, coastal development, and loss of nesting sites.

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Dugong, known as "sea cows," are endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and boat collisions.

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