In many parts of the world, hawksbills face the unique threat of being hunted for their beautiful shell, also known as “tortoise shell”, which is used by craftspeople to create many types of jewelry and trinkets. Hawksbill turtles play a key role in the function of marine ecosystems. They are the only species of sea turtle that can survive on a diet consisting mainly of sponges.
Hawksbills get their name from their unique beak-like mouth, which resembles that of a hawk and is perfect for finding food sources in hard-to-reach cracks and crevices. Hawksbill sea turtles inhabit the tropical and sub-tropical waters of all of the world’s major oceans.
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