Why Are Malaysia’s Sea Turtles Disappearing?
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“Marine turtles are vital for ocean ecosystems. Green turtles graze on seagrass beds, which in turn, increases the productivity of the seagrass ecosystem, while hawksbill turtles feed on marine sponges to help maintain the health of coral reefs.”
The leatherback turtle population in Malaysia has declined by more than 99 percent since the 1960s.
Source: https://theaseanpost.com/article/why-are-malaysias-sea-turtl..
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