Human Impact
The original decline in population of the Hawksbill Turtle was caused by commercial exploitation. Nowadays, there is a continuing demand for their shells as well as other products such as leather, perfume, cosmetics and oil. In the Northern Carribean, the turtles are hunted for their carapace which can be carved to make many other products such as hair combs, clips, jewellery and other trinkets. Hawksbills are also hunted for their eggs and meat.
Also, humans are using the turtle's natal beaches for recreational activities such as beach camping and fires, litter, general harrasment of turtles and a loss of nesting habitat. Thus causing a negative impact on the turtles and their lifestyle.
However, humans are also doing the right thing toward these turtles by raising awareness of their current situation and creating many sanctuaries. As well as many conservation and recovery organisations.
Also, humans are using the turtle's natal beaches for recreational activities such as beach camping and fires, litter, general harrasment of turtles and a loss of nesting habitat. Thus causing a negative impact on the turtles and their lifestyle.
However, humans are also doing the right thing toward these turtles by raising awareness of their current situation and creating many sanctuaries. As well as many conservation and recovery organisations.