For example, hawksbill turtles eat lots of sea sponges, which would otherwise out-compete reef-building corals. So the turtles help to protect the coral reefs, which are crucial for the survival of ...

Sea turtles play key roles in marine ecosystems, contributing to the health of seagrass beds and coral reefs, which in turn ...

On UAE coast too the coral reefs suffered degradation, but it is not the only issue affecting the marine life here. The green turtle, once popular in the Gulf, has become increasingly vulnerable ...