Top Ten Endangered Sea Animals Caused By Littering
1. Hawksbill Turtle
Found in the tropical regions of all the world’s oceans, gulfs and seas, this Hawksbill Turtle’s population has been estimated to have declined by 80% over the last century. Known to be a subject of heavy trafficking in the tourist
trade in tropical regions for its meat and shells, these are being killed mercilessly for quite a period of time.
Even though in many countries harvesting of its eggs is banned, the hawksbille turtles babies mistake litter for food which is killing their population slowly. The declination of its population has also resulted due to the degradation of coral reef species which the Hawksbill Turtle primarily feed on.
2. Steller Sea Lion
The largest of all seal species, these eared seal could be located in the cold coastal waters of the North Pacific. But since 1960s its population has declined by more than 60% due to both natural and human threats such as littering. Alaskans and Canadians for meat, oil, hides and other by-products make this marine life vulnerable to endanger.
3. Hammerhead Shark
Traced in the tropical regions of the oceans around the world, these sharks mistake plastic bags for jelly fishes aswell as the vaquita.
4. Vaquita
Vaquita. Extensive use of nets-netting for fishing has endangered this marine species, resulting in a gradual drop in population since 1940s vaquitas mistake plastic bags for jelly fish which is a very big problem. The netting operation may have been to exist in 1970, but the population fall persist for as much as 15% every year. With an estimated 500-600.
5. Blue Whale
The largest living mammal on earth, the blue whale could be found migrating from both poles in the oceans around the world. But the excessive hunting has helped its population decrease drastically and now has posed a threat to its existence even though an international ban was constituted in1966.
A study says around 200,000 blue whales have been killed which has left them with an existing number of 3000-5000. Efforts and security measures in effort to save this marine species have been undertaken.
6. Florida Manatee
The largest of all living manatees, the Florida Manatee swims only in fresh water rivers and in the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Loss of habitat is the main concern for this endangered ocean animal.
They also often killed accidentally by sailing boats because of their slow pace. Approximately only 3,200 Florida Manatees are believed to be alive. Prey such as small fish are being entangled in litter.
7. Hawaiian Monk Seal
Mostly found around the Northwest Hawaiian Islands, these seals have been facing threats from disturbing human activities for the sake of meat, oil and skin, dominating number of males than females, starvation and not enough prey as its prey are dieing to the cause of litter. Hawaiian Monk Seals often get entangled in fishing nets and debris and get killed. Only about 1100 of these seals exist.
8. Kemp’s Ridley Turtle
Migrating between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is the rarest sea turtle and is endangered to a severe degree.
Only 500 of this marine species are believed to be surviving the habitat loss, marine pollution caused by litter, and entanglement in fishing nets.
Harvesting of eggs have been made illegal and research projects of incubating and hatching the eggs in temperature-controlled rooms have been undertaken to save this endangered marine species.
9. Humpback Whale
One of the larger whale species, these whales are found in
oceans and seas around the globe and can migrate up to 25,000 kilometres a year.
Because of the introduction to whaling for its fur and body parts the number in these whales have dropped by 90%.
Today it is believed to be surviving with a number of around 2,500 worldwide because they are also considering littering as a cause.
However accidental entanglement in shrimping gear, collisions with vessels, and marine pollution (Litter) still remain main concerns for its endangerment.
10. Fraser’s Dolphin
Found mostly in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean. But it is facing the threats of Hunting, entanglement in fishing nets and Litter. However until late 1970s it was believed this
marine species were vulnerable and endangered.
1. Hawksbill Turtle
Found in the tropical regions of all the world’s oceans, gulfs and seas, this Hawksbill Turtle’s population has been estimated to have declined by 80% over the last century. Known to be a subject of heavy trafficking in the tourist
trade in tropical regions for its meat and shells, these are being killed mercilessly for quite a period of time.
Even though in many countries harvesting of its eggs is banned, the hawksbille turtles babies mistake litter for food which is killing their population slowly. The declination of its population has also resulted due to the degradation of coral reef species which the Hawksbill Turtle primarily feed on.
2. Steller Sea Lion
The largest of all seal species, these eared seal could be located in the cold coastal waters of the North Pacific. But since 1960s its population has declined by more than 60% due to both natural and human threats such as littering. Alaskans and Canadians for meat, oil, hides and other by-products make this marine life vulnerable to endanger.
3. Hammerhead Shark
Traced in the tropical regions of the oceans around the world, these sharks mistake plastic bags for jelly fishes aswell as the vaquita.
4. Vaquita
Vaquita. Extensive use of nets-netting for fishing has endangered this marine species, resulting in a gradual drop in population since 1940s vaquitas mistake plastic bags for jelly fish which is a very big problem. The netting operation may have been to exist in 1970, but the population fall persist for as much as 15% every year. With an estimated 500-600.
5. Blue Whale
The largest living mammal on earth, the blue whale could be found migrating from both poles in the oceans around the world. But the excessive hunting has helped its population decrease drastically and now has posed a threat to its existence even though an international ban was constituted in1966.
A study says around 200,000 blue whales have been killed which has left them with an existing number of 3000-5000. Efforts and security measures in effort to save this marine species have been undertaken.
6. Florida Manatee
The largest of all living manatees, the Florida Manatee swims only in fresh water rivers and in the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Loss of habitat is the main concern for this endangered ocean animal.
They also often killed accidentally by sailing boats because of their slow pace. Approximately only 3,200 Florida Manatees are believed to be alive. Prey such as small fish are being entangled in litter.
7. Hawaiian Monk Seal
Mostly found around the Northwest Hawaiian Islands, these seals have been facing threats from disturbing human activities for the sake of meat, oil and skin, dominating number of males than females, starvation and not enough prey as its prey are dieing to the cause of litter. Hawaiian Monk Seals often get entangled in fishing nets and debris and get killed. Only about 1100 of these seals exist.
8. Kemp’s Ridley Turtle
Migrating between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is the rarest sea turtle and is endangered to a severe degree.
Only 500 of this marine species are believed to be surviving the habitat loss, marine pollution caused by litter, and entanglement in fishing nets.
Harvesting of eggs have been made illegal and research projects of incubating and hatching the eggs in temperature-controlled rooms have been undertaken to save this endangered marine species.
9. Humpback Whale
One of the larger whale species, these whales are found in
oceans and seas around the globe and can migrate up to 25,000 kilometres a year.
Because of the introduction to whaling for its fur and body parts the number in these whales have dropped by 90%.
Today it is believed to be surviving with a number of around 2,500 worldwide because they are also considering littering as a cause.
However accidental entanglement in shrimping gear, collisions with vessels, and marine pollution (Litter) still remain main concerns for its endangerment.
10. Fraser’s Dolphin
Found mostly in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean. But it is facing the threats of Hunting, entanglement in fishing nets and Litter. However until late 1970s it was believed this
marine species were vulnerable and endangered.