Hawksbill Turtle
Mortimer, J.A & Donnelly, M. (IUCN SSC Marine Turtle Specialist Group). 2008. Eretmochelys imbricata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T8005A12881238. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T8005A12881238.en. Accessed on 22 July 2026.
Conservation Challenges Faced by this Species:
Simeulue, Indonesia
Hunting for meat and shells to be sold for the tortoiseshell trade have dramatically decreased numbers over the last 100 years. Egg collection in various regions prevents recovery of the species and when combined with the destruction of nesting habitats, severely limits the number of young that survive to adulthood. As one of the major food sources for hawksbill turtles are coral reefs, climate change and human destruction are leading to vast declines and bleaching of foraging habitats. Further pollution of oil and fishing gear have a compounding effect.
Certified Wildlife Friendly® Entities Protecting this Species:
āluān, Indonesia
Wildlife Friendly® Products Helping to Protect this Species:
Raw coconut oil