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They thrived in our oceans for over 100 million years, but in a matter of decades, human activities have sent sea turtles into severe decline. The federal government should be doing more.
Earthjustice has filed a lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service for failing to uphold Endangered Species Act protections for sea turtles.
Earthjustice’s lawsuit aims to force regulators to protect endangered sea turtles by requiring all shrimp trawlers to use life-saving turtle excluder devices in their nets. This case is part of our larger effort to restore ocean ecosystems and safeguard marine life.
A sea turtle swims in the Florida Keys. While the species is protected under the Endangered Species Act, it remains at risk of extinction due to harmful fishing practices.