Sea Turtles in Sri Lanka – A Dire Situation We Must Address
Kulana Coomasaru2023-05-17T01:00:39+05:30Sri Lanka is home to a variety of species and comprises various eco-systems with impressive biodiversity. Among these species, marine turtles are given high regard as they are unique, ancient reptiles who have inhabited the earth for more than 100 million years and have evolved to such an extent that they have no natural enemies in the animal kingdom and are an irreplaceable part of marine eco-systems. However, at present, marine turtles are one of the most endangered species in the world, with an 80% decrease in the species in the last 100 years, solely due to human action. Did [...]