Coastal/Eastern Box Turtle: Found in the coastal areas of the United States and Mexico, this species is threatened due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and pet trade.
Loggerhead Sea Turtle: Found in warm and temperate waters around the world, loggerheads are affected by habitat loss, bycatch in fishing gear, pollution, and climate change.
Green Sea Turtle: Like loggerheads, green turtles face similar threats, including habitat destruction, marine pollution, and excessive hunting for their meat, eggs, and shells.
Hawksbill Sea Turtle:Hawksbill turtles are critically endangered due to overexploitation for their beautiful shells, bycatch in fishing gear, and habitat degradation.
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle: The rarest of all sea turtles, Kemp’s ridleys are found in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. They are threatened by habitat destruction, bycatch, and predation.
Manatees: Manatees, including West Indian manatees and Amazonian manatees, are large marine mammals that inhabit coastal waters and estuaries. They face habitat loss, collisions with boats, and entanglement in fishing gear.
Saltwater Crocodile: Found in coastal areas and estuaries of Australia and Southeast Asia, saltwater crocodiles are considered vulnerable due to habitat loss, hunting, and pollution.
Dugong: Dugongs, marine mammals related to manatees, live in coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They are threatened by habitat destruction, hunting, and incidental capture in fishing nets.
Shorebirds: Various species of shorebirds, such as piping plovers, red knots, and sanderlings, are facing habitat loss, human disturbance, and climate change.
Sea Otters: Sea otters are marine mammals found along the coasts of the North Pacific. They were once extensively hunted for their fur, but populations have made some recovery. However, they still face threats from habitat loss, pollution, and oil spills.
Protecting these endangered animals requires conservation efforts, including habitat preservation, reduction of bycatch, regulation of hunting, and raising public awareness about their importance and vulnerability.