Loggerhead sea turtle with diver in the background, Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park

Loggerhead sea turtle with diver in the background, Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park

A loggerhead sea turtle in Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park, Pernambuco, Brazil. These turtles are listed as vulnerable due to threats such as bycatch, habitat degradation and climate change. Fernando de Noronha serves as a crucial feeding and nesting area for several sea turtle species, protected under strict conservation regulations. Encounters like this highlight the importance of marine protected areas in supporting biodiversity and fostering sustainable ecotourism practices.

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A loggerhead sea turtle in Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park, Pernambuco, Brazil. These turtles are listed as vulnerable due to threats such as bycatch, habitat degradation and climate change. Fernando de Noronha serves as a crucial feeding and nesting area for several sea turtle species, protected under strict conservation regulations. Encounters like this highlight the importance of marine protected areas in supporting biodiversity and fostering sustainable ecotourism practices.