Sea turtles face a variety of dangers, both natural and man-made. Threats accumulate over long periods of time and can occur anywhere in a population’s range. Because sea turtles are highly migratory, localized declines often result from a combination of factors, both domestic and foreign.
The WIDECAST network, with local partners in more than 40 nations and territories, is dedicated to increasing the capacity of Caribbean organizations, institutions, and governments – at both national and regional levels – to reduce these threats and to promote the survival of endangered sea turtles.
For information on major threats facing sea turtles in the Wider Caribbean Region, and the solutions that are available to counter them, please select from the following menu:
Overview of Threats
Beach Driving
Beach Litter and Debris
Beach Restoration
Beach Sand Mining
Beach Stabilization/Seawalls
Beachfront Lighting
Boats and Personal Watercraft
Climate Change
Coastal Construction Setbacks
Direct Harvest (Turtles,Eggs)
Fisheries Bycatch
Illness and Injury
International Trade
Loss of Coral Reefs
Loss of Coastal Vegetation
Loss of Marine Vegetation (seagrass)
Marine Debris
Obstacles on the Beach