TOH edition: Thursday, 8 October 2026 · Planet & Nature
Endangered need not mean forever: green turtles reach ‘least concern’ after decades of protection
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Green turtles have moved from endangered to least concern in global conservation rankings after decades of efforts including egg relocation, marine protection and trade bans. Their recovery shows that sustained protection can change a species’ prospects, although some regional populations remain endangered and are declining.
Green turtles offer evidence that people can help threatened wildlife recover, not simply slow its disappearance.
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