2014 $1 Endangered and Extinct Green Turtle 1oz Silver Coloured Proof Coin
The Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is an endangered marine species found in tropical and subtropical waters, including Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Known for their gentle nature, these turtles feed mainly on seagrass and algae, helping maintain healthy marine ecosystems. They face major threats from habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and hunting. Conservation efforts focus on protecting nesting beaches and reducing bycatch. While the species as a whole is endangered, some local populations have become extinct due to human pressures.
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2014 $1 Endangered and Extinct Green Turtle 1oz Silver Coloured Proof Coin
The Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is an endangered marine species found in tropical and subtropical waters, including Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Known for their gentle nature, these turtles feed mainly on seagrass and algae, helping maintain healthy marine ecosystems. They face major threats from habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and hunting. Conservation efforts focus on protecting nesting beaches and reducing bycatch. While the species as a whole is endangered, some local populations have become extinct due to human pressures.
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The Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is an endangered marine species found in tropical and subtropical waters, including Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Known for their gentle nature, these turtles feed mainly on seagrass and algae, helping maintain healthy marine ecosystems. They face major threats from habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and hunting. Conservation efforts focus on protecting nesting beaches and reducing bycatch. While the species as a whole is endangered, some local populations have become extinct due to human pressures.
