Dossier
green turtles
Coverage of green turtles in the Nexus archive.
- Federal changes could critically impact protections for South Florida’s marine wildlife
Federal changes threaten to critically impact protections for South Florida's marine wildlife by rescinding the definition of “harm” from the Endangered Species Act. Critics argue this move removes habitat protection—a critical safeguard for species like green turtles and manatees. Scientists emphasize that habitat loss remains a number one driver of extinction.