Hawksbill Turtle

• Common Name: Hawksbill sea turtle
• Scientific Name: Eretmochelys imbricata
• Habitat: Hawksbill turtles are found predominantly in tropical reefs of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans.
• Adaptations: Their armored heads protect them from the stinging cnidarians they prey upon, and they are highly resilient to many toxic organisms.
• Status: Severely endangered
• Current Issue Facing Hawksbill Turtles: Though it is illegal to hunt hawksbills  in many countries, they are still taken by humans. They are eaten as a delicacy in some parts of the world, and some cultures use their shells for decoration. Efforts are being taken to conserve them.

I chose to research the hawksbill turtle because I love turtles, and since hawksbills are the only turtles we discussed in class so far, I wanted to learn more about them.