{"id":10969,"title":"Save the Turtles!","description":"Here are the 9 things you can do to help save the sea turtles. 1. Cut out the plasticSea turtles can\u2019t tell the difference between a plastic bag and a jelly fish, one of their favourite foods","content":"

Here are the 9 things you can do to help save the sea turtles.<\/strong><\/p>

1. Cut out the plastic<\/strong><\/p>

Sea turtles can\u2019t tell the difference between a plastic bag and a jelly fish, one of their favourite foods. As a result they end up eating plastic bags, which can injure or kill them.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Plastic does not decompose, it just breaks down to smaller pieces which can be ingested or can entangle sea turtles. One of the simplest means of protecting sea turtles is by cutting out the plastic that threatens their very survival.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

2. Use biodegradable cleaners<\/strong><\/p>

Toxic cleaners can pollute water systems and kill marine life. Dispose of your chemicals properly and then switch to biodegradable cleaners that are safe for marine life.<\/strong><\/p>

3. Turn off the lights<\/strong><\/p>

Small sea turtles make use of the reflection and light from the moon to make their way in the water at nighttime. Artificial lighting complicates baby sea turtles and makes them fall back on themselves rather than at sea, putting the sea turtles in the risky situations that can lead to death. Artificial lights can also depress adult females from beach nesting. So turn off the light to save the sea turtles.<\/strong><\/p>

4. Be aware of nesting areas of sea turtles<\/strong><\/p>

Be aware of nesting areas of sea turtles and avoid hatching and nesting turtles. Sea turtles are very cute and therefore tempting to touch and notice, but torches and people irritate turtles when they live or try to nest on the beach to save the sea turtles. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

5. Consider Volunteering<\/strong><\/p>

There are a number of ways to make a good difference in sea turtles lives. Fix a day to clean the beach garbage with your friends and give awareness to your local school or surrounding areas about what steps you can take to save sea turtles as well as have some good discussions with people steps they should take to save the sea turtles. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

6. Be careful while fishing and boating<\/strong><\/p>

Boating can kill or injure the turtle. So be careful if you sail in the ocean. If you see sea turtles in the water, stay at least 50 meters away. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Change fishing location if you see sea turtles nearby or if you are interested in your bait. Remember to get all your fishing gear and supplies back when you\u2019re done, especially nets, hooks, and fishing line.<\/strong><\/p>

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7. Travel smarter<\/strong><\/p>

Remember to book your next trip through a responsible travel agency dedicated to wildlife protection, community empowerment and having guides knowing the rules and practices.<\/strong><\/p>

Once at your destination, respect marine life and its surroundings, such as nesting sea turtles on sensitive reef systems and beaches. Be specific about your purchases. Purchasing items, such as shark products, jewellery or hawks damages the fragile ecosystems and threatens the endangered species.<\/strong><\/p>

8. Do not disturb the turtles<\/strong><\/p>

Make sure to not disturb the turtles. If you want to see a baby turtle, have fun watching the turtles show hosted by different organisations which will allow you to watch sea turtles. Don\u2019t catch a small turtle in the water \u00a0bucket or aquarium. This will consume the energy required to swim after they come out of the nest!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

9. Reduce your carbon footprint<\/strong><\/p>

Global warming can twist sea turtle gender ratios, predator and prey distribution. Although climate change may seem like a very big problem, you can personally take many steps to reduce save the sea turtles.<\/strong><\/p>

Make sure to consider these things and\u00a0play your part to save the sea turtles !<\/strong><\/p>","urlTitle":"save-the-turtles","url":"\/blog\/save-the-turtles\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/save-the-turtles\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/happi-inc.co\/blog\/save-the-turtles\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1618138139,"updatedAt":1618138418,"publishedAt":1618138418,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":137838,"name":"Happi Inc"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/hfakwzpdeu777d2izizd7vfncwhtz3q3j8rctvivqbrj8mt4.png","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/hfakwzpdeu777d2izizd7vfncwhtz3q3j8rctvivqbrj8mt4.png.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/hfakwzpdeu777d2izizd7vfncwhtz3q3j8rctvivqbrj8mt4.png.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":23051,"title":"Our Packaging","url":"\/blog\/our-packaging\/","urlTitle":"our-packaging","division":137838,"description":"Is 12 minutes worth 500 years?When we were choosing how we send our products, we had options. A plastic bag is used for an average of 12 minutes before it's discarded. It can then take 500-years-plus to decompose","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/otvzpxo0uighngc125bama9yyyxaqlm9dh2srv01mtnecvyo.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/otvzpxo0uighngc125bama9yyyxaqlm9dh2srv01mtnecvyo.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":10967,"title":"Things you can do to reduce fashion waste","url":"\/blog\/things-you-can-do-to-reduce-fashion-waste\/","urlTitle":"things-you-can-do-to-reduce-fashion-waste","division":137838,"description":"At Happi Inc. we put our planet first, that is why we only work with eco-friendly and ethical companies.  We believe that fair trade and sustainable development are natural: respecting your skin with soft materials; respecting the men and women who make your clothes with dignified working cond","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/wqyoppc2ynij4jdbyspoaemjufpjxgo0gzzrmrj8mzatrx2c.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/wqyoppc2ynij4jdbyspoaemjufpjxgo0gzzrmrj8mzatrx2c.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":17226,"title":"Sustainable Swaps","url":"\/blog\/sustainable-swaps\/","urlTitle":"sustainable-swaps","division":137838,"description":"Sustainable beauty swaps","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ofg9ak78bhtbjldsoni46pfleqb0u2u0kfoczgbnzomofziw.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ofg9ak78bhtbjldsoni46pfleqb0u2u0kfoczgbnzomofziw.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}