GLOBAL 3000 | From egg thief to nest minder. Sri Lanka's protection program for turtles brings results

Sea turtles have lived on our planet for more than 200 million years. They have few enemies, but should fear humans. Their shells are made into jewellery and handbags and their eggs are considered a delicacy in countries like Sri Lanka.

All seven species of marine turtle are threatened with extinction. A protection program started in Rekawa, in the south of Sri Lanka, some years ago is now bearing fruit. The fishermen who used to steal eggs from the nests and sell them are now working as nest minders and earning their living from ecotourism.

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