Study on Poaching of Sea Turtles
According to a recent study, more than 1.1 million sea turtles have been illegally killed and in some cases trafficked from 1990 to 2020. Over 44,000 turtles were targeted annually over the last decade.
Illegal killing and trafficking of animals and plants pose a serious threat to wildlife biodiversity. The black market wildlife trade is considered to be one of the most lucrative illicit industries in the world.
Key Highlights
- Decline in Poaching: There has been a decline of 28 per cent in the poaching of marine creatures. The decline over the past decade could be due to increased protective ....
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