Marine Turtle Benefits (International Affairs)

A graphic with mixed icons and text, reading: "Sea turtles eat and help control jellyfish, which sustains U.S. fisheries and fewer stings to swimmers. Sea turtles support local economies, which supports nature-based tourism and human-wildlife connections. Sea turtle eggs provide nutrients to beaches, supporting dune vegetation and preventing beach erosion."

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Marine Turtle Benefits (International Affairs)

Sea turtles provide many benefits to ocean ecosystems and human communities around the world.

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Public Domain

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Animal health

Marine ecology

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