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Scientific:<\/strong> Eretmochelys imbricata L. Description:<\/strong> This sea turtle is relatively small, with a shell that does not normally exceed one meter (40 inches) in length. It has a variety of features that distinguish it from other species found locally: a curved, pointed beak; two claws clearly visible on its front fins; and an amber-colored shell with dark streaks and toothed edges. Habitat:<\/strong> This species does not nest on local beaches, but juveniles can be observed in the sea nearby, feeding on the coral reefs. Threats:<\/strong> Hunting for consumption of its meat, eggs and shell; the destruction of reef systems that supply the sponges and other invertebrates that constitute its diet. Uses and beliefs:<\/strong> The consumption of its meat and eggs; the manufacture of crafts from its shell, commonly called \u201ctortoise shell\u201d in English<\/p>\n How to protect it:<\/strong> Avoid bothering them when found in the sea; avoid purchasing any products made from their shells, or their eggs or meat; do not bring or throw plastic waste\u2014especially bags and drinking straws\u2014into the ocean; promote the protection of the reefs, including the invertebrates that inhabit them.<\/p>\n Where the observe it<\/strong>: In coral reefs, is currently listed as a species “in critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Scientific: Eretmochelys imbricata L. Maaya t\u2019aan: \u00c1ak (tortuga, en general; turtle, in general) English: Hawksbill turtle Description: This sea turtle is relatively small, with a shell that does not normally exceed one meter (40 inches) in length. It has a variety of features that distinguish it from other species found locally: a curved, pointed beak; two claws clearly visible on its front fins; and an amber-colored shell with dark streaks and toothed edges. Habitat: This species does not nest on local beaches, but juveniles can be observed in the sea nearby, feeding on the coral reefs. Threats: Hunting for consumption of its meat, eggs and shell; the destruction of reef systems that supply the sponges and other invertebrates that constitute its diet. Uses and beliefs: The consumption of its meat and eggs; the manufacture of crafts from its shell, commonly called \u201ctortoise shell\u201d in English How to protect it: Avoid bothering them when found in the sea; avoid purchasing any products made from their shells, or their eggs or meat; do not bring or throw plastic waste\u2014especially bags and drinking straws\u2014into the ocean; promote the protection of the reefs, including the invertebrates that inhabit them. Where the observe it: In coral reefs, is currently listed as a species “in critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":7718,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[504,1341,367,1250,1342,1267],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4907","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-caribbean","category-culture","category-curiosities","category-dominican-republic","category-nature","category-sustainable-tourism"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\nMaaya t\u2019aan:<\/strong> \u00c1ak (tortuga, en general; turtle, in general)
\nEnglish:<\/strong> Hawksbill turtle<\/p>\n
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